Classes will be held at the Loft, unless otherwise specified. The Loft is located at 218 North Main Street, on the second floor above Images of the Past and Present, directly across Main Street from River Market. Entrance is located on the south side of the building. The Loft has a room capacity of 21 people. Parking is not allowed in the space next to the building, please use street parking or the River Market parking lot located
behind the River Market building, on Water Street.
Please pre-pay for all classes by phone (651) 439-0366, in-store, or by email: education@rivermarket.coop We accept all major credit cards.
View a partial list of Instructors here.
*If you need to cancel, please notify us at least 3 days in advance for a full refund.*
River Market's Upcoming Classes:
Sprouting 101
Learn a simple, low cost, minimal equipment sprouting method to enhance digestibility, enzyme activity, vitamin content and available minerals. You will also learn how to sprout and make oatmeal from naturally hulless oats. Presented by Don Slinger, a gardener, grape, daylily and hosta hybridizer.
Thursday, February 2nd, 7-8:30pm
Movie Night Monday
If you enjoyed Food, Inc come join us to watch Forks over Knives which examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. For more information go to www.forksoverknives.com, 90min. Free! Registration required.
Monday, February 6th, 7-8:30pm
Introduction to Bee Keeping
This class is for the honey bee enthusiasts who would like to learn more about these amazing creatures and how to help them thrive. The presentation will include history, equipment, and the cost of setting up a bee colony in your own backyard. There will also be time for questions and answers. The class is presented by Dale Wolf, a third generation beekeeper and owner of the Wolf Honey Farm located in Baldwin, Wisconsin.
Thursday, February 9th, 6-8pm
Digestive Health: What is Your Gut Feeling?
Constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, diverticulitis, Celiac disease, and Crohn?s disease are examples of digestive issues related to diet. This workshop will explore the latest scientific information regarding the newest testing for gluten sensitivity and villous atrophy (leaky gut syndrome). We will also discuss the relationship between the gut immunology and brain function as well as other organs affected by digestive health, leaky gut syndrome, and gluten sensitivity. Presented by Dr. Daryl Cooper, D.C. of Hudson Spine and Wellness Institute. Free! Registration required.
Saturday, February 18th, 11am-1pm
Introduction to Ayurveda: Natural Health and Self-Healing
Ayurveda, an ancient medical practice originating in India, is a holistic and individualized system of disease prevention, detoxification, and wellness. Ayurvedic therapies treat the mind, body and spirit and include herbal remedies, body therapies, dietary guidelines, meditation, Yoga, and other gentle and natural methods for health and healing. Come explore how you can incorporate these time-tested therapies into your life for health, harmony, and balance. You will also be able to sample kitcheree, a tasty and simple Ayurvedic soup and enter a drawing for an Ayurvedic gift basket. Presented by Suzanne Howard, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Saturday, February 25th, 1-3pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month and member-owners are welcome to attend. Call 651-689-0125 or email info@rivermarket.coop if you are planning to attend.
Tuesday, February 28th, March 27th, 6:30-9pm
Seed Starting 101
Spring is in the air and gardeners are getting itchy to play in the dirt, now is the time to put your best foot forward on this season?s garden. Join Sara Morrison, owner of The Backyard Grocery, on an adventure into the wonderful world of seeds and seed starting. Discussion will include histories, predilections and preparations for jumping into the garden season with the healthiest plant starts. Come to the River Market loft to learn methods for home seed starting that are inexpensive, easy and fun.
Saturday, March 3rd, 11am-12:30pm
Movie Night Monday
To be announced.
Monday, March 5th, 7-9pm
Herbal Wisdom #1: Tree Medicine
In March, when the sap runs is when trees will give us their medicinal qualities. Learn which trees have been used historically by Native Americans and others for specific indications of health imbalance. You will also learn how to "bark" a tree for a medicinal preparation. Presented by Kelley A. Hagenbuch, D.C., M.H. The class fee is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
Saturday, March 10th, 10am-12pm
Jump Start Your Metabolism
Is it harder for you to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight than it once was? Have you tried several diets, but had trouble keeping the weight off? Do cravings sabotage your good intentions? Learn how eating real foods in balance can help you lose weight, eliminate cravings and increase energy. This course qualifies for 2.4 continuing education credits for registered nurses. RNs are responsible for determining whether this course meets their needs. Presented by Nutritional Weight and Wellness. The class fee is $25 for River Market owners and $30 for non-owners.
Wednesday, March 14th, 5:30-7:30pm
The Osteoporosis Alternative: Find Out How to Begin Reversing Bone Loss in 60 Days
Osteoporosis is an epidemic that now causes more deaths in women annually than breast cancer. This informative and practical workshop will discuss: diet, nutritional supplements, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy and you will discover how osteoporosis is primarily an inflammatory disorder associated with immune system dysfunction and is not caused by calcium deficiency. Presented by Dr. Daryl L. Cooper D.C., F.A.S.B.E. Testing will be offered for $35, 10-10:45am, 1:30-3pm.
Saturday, March 17th, 11am-1pm
Saving Money While Saving the Planet
Learn how to stretch your dollar and make your shopping more sustainable. Discover the many approaches to saving for singles, families (big and small), seniors, etc. Maren Smith, Front End Manager, will talk about a variety of ways to get discounts, coupons, budget-cutting tips, using membership benefits, and much more. You also be able to enter a drawing for a gift card to use for shopping at River Market. Free! Registration required.
Wednesday, March 21st, 7-8pm
Gardening with Sara Morrison: Your New Exciting and Simple Garden
You have always wanted a garden, it just seemed like it took too much time and way too much work...not true! It doesn?t have to be that way. Whether it is a few pots on the patio or a big patch in the yard, Sara Morrison of The Backyard Grocery, can help make your project manageable. Methods for soil preparation, variety selection, fertilizers, watering techniques and more will be discussed to get you on your way to the garden project that fits your life-style.
Saturday, March 24th, 11am-12:30pm
GoSolar! 102 - Build a Personal Solar Station
Want to go solar the simple and affordable way? This one-of-a-kind class will teach you how to build a personal Solar Station that can be used in your home, cabin, or RV. Use your personal solar station to run 12V kitchen appliances for cooking, lights for the shed, or just about anything else you want reliable, healthy energy for. Not only will we teach you an easy and affordable way to build a personal solar station, but you'll learn the basics of solar energy and electricity in a fun environment. Solar kits will be offered during class but are an optional purchase. Space is limited, so sign up early. The class fee is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Presented by Joaquin Thomas of GoSolar!
Wednesday, March 28th, 6:30-8:30pm
All classes are $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members, unless noted. Please pre-pay for all classes by phone (651) 439-0366, in-store, or by email: education@rivermarket.coop We accept all major credit cards.
If you are interested in teaching a class or you would like email updates for future classes please contact education@rivermarket.coop.
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Learn a simple, low cost, minimal equipment sprouting method to enhance digestibility, enzyme activity, vitamin content and available minerals. You will also learn how to sprout and make oatmeal from naturally hulless oats. Presented by Don Slinger, a gardener, grape, daylily and hosta hybridizer.
Thursday, February 2nd, 7-8:30pm
Movie Night Monday
If you enjoyed Food, Inc come join us to watch Forks over Knives which examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. For more information go to www.forksoverknives.com, 90min. Free! Registration required.
Monday, February 6th, 7-8:30pm
Introduction to Bee Keeping
This class is for the honey bee enthusiasts who would like to learn more about these amazing creatures and how to help them thrive. The presentation will include history, equipment, and the cost of setting up a bee colony in your own backyard. There will also be time for questions and answers. The class is presented by Dale Wolf, a third generation beekeeper and owner of the Wolf Honey Farm located in Baldwin, Wisconsin.
Thursday, February 9th, 6-8pm
Digestive Health: What is Your Gut Feeling?
Constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, diverticulitis, Celiac disease, and Crohn?s disease are examples of digestive issues related to diet. This workshop will explore the latest scientific information regarding the newest testing for gluten sensitivity and villous atrophy (leaky gut syndrome). We will also discuss the relationship between the gut immunology and brain function as well as other organs affected by digestive health, leaky gut syndrome, and gluten sensitivity. Presented by Dr. Daryl Cooper, D.C. of Hudson Spine and Wellness Institute. Free! Registration required.
Saturday, February 18th, 11am-1pm
Introduction to Ayurveda: Natural Health and Self-Healing
Ayurveda, an ancient medical practice originating in India, is a holistic and individualized system of disease prevention, detoxification, and wellness. Ayurvedic therapies treat the mind, body and spirit and include herbal remedies, body therapies, dietary guidelines, meditation, Yoga, and other gentle and natural methods for health and healing. Come explore how you can incorporate these time-tested therapies into your life for health, harmony, and balance. You will also be able to sample kitcheree, a tasty and simple Ayurvedic soup and enter a drawing for an Ayurvedic gift basket. Presented by Suzanne Howard, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Saturday, February 25th, 1-3pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month and member-owners are welcome to attend. Call 651-689-0125 or email info@rivermarket.coop if you are planning to attend.
Tuesday, February 28th, March 27th, 6:30-9pm
Seed Starting 101
Spring is in the air and gardeners are getting itchy to play in the dirt, now is the time to put your best foot forward on this season?s garden. Join Sara Morrison, owner of The Backyard Grocery, on an adventure into the wonderful world of seeds and seed starting. Discussion will include histories, predilections and preparations for jumping into the garden season with the healthiest plant starts. Come to the River Market loft to learn methods for home seed starting that are inexpensive, easy and fun.
Saturday, March 3rd, 11am-12:30pm
Movie Night Monday
To be announced.
Monday, March 5th, 7-9pm
Herbal Wisdom #1: Tree Medicine
In March, when the sap runs is when trees will give us their medicinal qualities. Learn which trees have been used historically by Native Americans and others for specific indications of health imbalance. You will also learn how to "bark" a tree for a medicinal preparation. Presented by Kelley A. Hagenbuch, D.C., M.H. The class fee is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
Saturday, March 10th, 10am-12pm
Jump Start Your Metabolism
Is it harder for you to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight than it once was? Have you tried several diets, but had trouble keeping the weight off? Do cravings sabotage your good intentions? Learn how eating real foods in balance can help you lose weight, eliminate cravings and increase energy. This course qualifies for 2.4 continuing education credits for registered nurses. RNs are responsible for determining whether this course meets their needs. Presented by Nutritional Weight and Wellness. The class fee is $25 for River Market owners and $30 for non-owners.
Wednesday, March 14th, 5:30-7:30pm
The Osteoporosis Alternative: Find Out How to Begin Reversing Bone Loss in 60 Days
Osteoporosis is an epidemic that now causes more deaths in women annually than breast cancer. This informative and practical workshop will discuss: diet, nutritional supplements, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy and you will discover how osteoporosis is primarily an inflammatory disorder associated with immune system dysfunction and is not caused by calcium deficiency. Presented by Dr. Daryl L. Cooper D.C., F.A.S.B.E. Testing will be offered for $35, 10-10:45am, 1:30-3pm.
Saturday, March 17th, 11am-1pm
Saving Money While Saving the Planet
Learn how to stretch your dollar and make your shopping more sustainable. Discover the many approaches to saving for singles, families (big and small), seniors, etc. Maren Smith, Front End Manager, will talk about a variety of ways to get discounts, coupons, budget-cutting tips, using membership benefits, and much more. You also be able to enter a drawing for a gift card to use for shopping at River Market. Free! Registration required.
Wednesday, March 21st, 7-8pm
Gardening with Sara Morrison: Your New Exciting and Simple Garden
You have always wanted a garden, it just seemed like it took too much time and way too much work...not true! It doesn?t have to be that way. Whether it is a few pots on the patio or a big patch in the yard, Sara Morrison of The Backyard Grocery, can help make your project manageable. Methods for soil preparation, variety selection, fertilizers, watering techniques and more will be discussed to get you on your way to the garden project that fits your life-style.
Saturday, March 24th, 11am-12:30pm
GoSolar! 102 - Build a Personal Solar Station
Want to go solar the simple and affordable way? This one-of-a-kind class will teach you how to build a personal Solar Station that can be used in your home, cabin, or RV. Use your personal solar station to run 12V kitchen appliances for cooking, lights for the shed, or just about anything else you want reliable, healthy energy for. Not only will we teach you an easy and affordable way to build a personal solar station, but you'll learn the basics of solar energy and electricity in a fun environment. Solar kits will be offered during class but are an optional purchase. Space is limited, so sign up early. The class fee is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Presented by Joaquin Thomas of GoSolar!
Wednesday, March 28th, 6:30-8:30pm
All classes are $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members, unless noted. Please pre-pay for all classes by phone (651) 439-0366, in-store, or by email: education@rivermarket.coop We accept all major credit cards.
If you are interested in teaching a class or you would like email updates for future classes please contact education@rivermarket.coop.
Policy and proposal form and The Loft Best Practices