Co-op Cooking & Health Classes

Co-op Classes & Events2023-09-20T17:41:42-05:00

If a class is full – there will be a waitlist option.
We do consider waitlists when planning the next cycle of classes or if there is enough interest to repeat the class that cycle. Interested in teaching at the co-op? Please contact us at [email protected]

How to Grow Food in Iowa

How to Grow Food in Iowa

Due to high demand – second date added!

Free Class

Join vegetable farmer Alice for this beginnerโ€™s class, which will touch on what, when and how to plant a home food garden with tips on how to manage weeds and pests organically. Learn the basics of soil, how to read a seed packet, look at Extension publications to figure out when to plant and when to harvest, as well as how to prepare your garden plot. There will also be time to ask your personal questions, and you will get to take home some spring seedlings to plant.

Instructor
Alice McGary, Mustard Seed Community Farm

Date and Time
Thursday, March 21, 5:30-7pm

Special
Educational
Seed starting activity

Kids Hands-On Class: Lumpia! Filipino Egg Rolls

Kids Culinary Class: Lumpia! Filipino Egg Rolls

Get your kiddo in the kitchen with this very unique introduction to the Filipino snack, lumpia, which is similar to an eggroll! Learning to cook is an important skill for any child to develop and an important part of developing a good relationship with food – and making fun cultural foods is a great place to start! We will make 2 versions of lumpia, a savory one with vegetables and a sweet one with fruit!

Vegetarian Class (can be made vegan), designed for ages 7-12, one parent or guardian must accompany child.

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If your child has a food allergy, please check with us before registering for the class. Limited adjustments to recipes can be made during class.

Instructor

Kimberly Baishnab (Korff) is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified lactation specialist, specializing in infant and child feeding (starting solids, picky eating, and everything in between!), cultural foods and culinary nutrition. Kimberly provides nutrition counseling and local workshops to promote a positive relationship with food for everyone in your family. Join Kimberly in the kitchen and the classroom to learn more about your child’s health and raising adventurous, well-nourished eaters! Learn more on Kim’s Website.

Date and Time
Sunday, Mar 24, 1-2:30pm

Special
Kids Hands-On
Vegetarian, Vegan

How to Grow Food in Iowa

How to Grow Food in Iowa

Wednesday, March 27 5:30-7pm

Alice McGary | Mustard Seed Community Farm

Free Class

Join vegetable farmer Alice for this beginnerโ€™s class, which will touch on what, when and how to plant a home food garden with tips on how to manage weeds and pests organically. Learn the basics of soil, how to read a seed packet, look at Extension publications to figure out when to plant and when to harvest, as well as how to prepare your garden plot. There will also be time to ask your personal questions, and you will get to take home some spring seedlings to plant.

Instructor
Alice McGary, Mustard Seed Community Farm

Date and Time
Wednesday, March 27, 5:30-7pm

Special
Educational
Seed starting activity

Natural Solutions for Chronic Low Back Pain

Natural Solutions for Chronic Low Back Pain

Have you ever suffered from low back pain? Are you tired of being in chronic pain? Low back pain is common and can range from annoying to debilitating, short-term and chronic. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the causes and common treatments for low back pain. I would like to invite you to join this interactive workshop where we are going to dive into:

1. The anatomy of the lumbar spine and discs.

2. Common symptoms related to low back dysfunction.

3. Self-care tips to help you with chronic low back pain.

4. Information about the NUCCA (Natl. Upper Cervical Chiropractic Assoc.) technique that is excellent at finding a long-term solution to this terrible condition.

TO REGISTER: Please sign up in-person at the Wheatsfield registers or e-mail [email protected] to secure your spot for this free class. Thank you!

Instructor

Dr. Changwon Lee personally suffered from chronic low back pain and numbness in his left leg. He experienced the gentle but powerful NUCCA correction that changed his life, which led him to pursue this profession. Dr. Lee is a husband, father, and Chiropractor specializing in the NUCCA technique and therapeutic exercises. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, IA. He majored in Sports Medicine in his undergraduate in Kyung-Hee Univ. in S. Korea. He focuses on balancing the body framework with a specific adjustment based on X-ray analysis and therapeutic exercises to start a healing process for many conditions. It is his joy to hear stories of healing and relief from his patients daily. He is excited to help those who suffer from chronic pain in the community.

Date and Time
Thursday, April 4, 5:30-6:30pm

Special
Educational

DIY Herbal Scrubs

DIY Herbal Scrubs

This hands-on, interactive workshop will have you formulating two custom herbal scrubsโ€”a lip scrub and a body scrub, made 100% from scratch. Exfoliation is the name of the game when it comes to scrubs: exfoliating agents like sea salts, sugar, and finely-ground pumice help slough off dead skin cells, while plant-based oils and butters provide deep moisturizing benefits, helping your skin to truly glow!

Instructor

Ann Staudt is the founder, chief soap formulator, kitchen chemist, graphic designer, sales manager, packaging extraordinaire, and overall operations manager behind Siberian Soap Co. She holds degrees in both chemical and environmental engineering. Soapmaking provides a wonderfully creative outlet that combines her interests in science, art, and living a simple, eco-friendly lifestyle.

Date and Time
Saturday, April 13, 2:30-4pm

Special
Hands-On
DIY
Educational

Beginner Bike Repair with Skunk River Cycles

Beginner Bike Repair with Skunk River Cycles

Want to learn how to fix a flat or to oil your chain? Some simple preventative maintenance can keep your bike working well and help you avoid costly future repairs. Join iconic Skunk River Cycles owner, Ronn Ritz, as he talks you through some of the basics of bike repair. Ronn will not have time to work on each bike in the class, but can address specific questions if you bring your bike with you.

Class Location: Store Front Bike Racks (Rain location: East Teaching Kitchen)

Date and Time
Monday, April 15, 6:30-7:30pm

Location
Store Front bike racks

Special
Educational
Hands-On

Starting Solids: Purees and Baby-Led Weaning

Starting Solids: Purees and Baby-Led Weaning

Preparing your baby to start solid foods, or in the midst of it and struggling with baby eating enough or eating the right things? Not sure if you want to try traditional weaning or baby-led weaning? Register for this intro to starting solids class with a registered dietitian to learn about your baby’s nutrition needs, and evidence-based techniques to help your child build a positive relationship with food!

Instructor

Kimberly Baishnab (Korff) is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified lactation specialist, specializing in infant and child feeding (starting solids, picky eating, and everything in between!), cultural foods and culinary nutrition. Kimberly provides nutrition counseling and local workshops to promote a positive relationship with food for everyone in your family. Join Kimberly in the kitchen and the classroom to learn more about your child’s health and raising adventurous, well-nourished eaters!

Date and Time
Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7pm

Special
Nutrition Education
Baby Feeding

Beginner Bike Repair with Skunk River Cycles

Beginner Bike Repair with Skunk River Cycles

Want to learn how to fix a flat or to oil your chain? Some simple preventative maintenance can keep your bike working well and help you avoid costly future repairs. Join iconic Skunk River Cycles owner, Ronn Ritz, as he talks you through some of the basics of bike repair. Ronn will not have time to work on each bike in the class, but can address specific questions if you bring your bike with you.

Class Location: Store Front Bike Racks (Rain location: East Teaching Kitchen)

Date and Time
Saturday, April 20, 9:00-10:30am

Location
Store Front bike racks

Special
Educational
Hands-On

Indoor Composting With Worms

Indoor Composting With Worms

Vermiculture is a process of composting which holds a particular appeal to homeowners and apartment dwellers alike since you can utilize worms, in a bin, to compost food waste year-round. The worms do all the work! Youโ€™ll leave this class with specific instructions on what you need to get started with this efficient method of composting and some worms to get you started.

Instructor
Steve Libbey started composting in earnest in the early 1990s turning over, literally, tons of waste as the Coordinator of the Seattle Zoo’s composting/recycling program.โ€ฏ Subsequently achieving neither fame nor fortune, Steve continues to garden and compost in hot piles and with worms.ย 

Date and Time
Tuesday, April 23, 6:00-7:00pm

Special
Educational

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