In the Shop With Fran

04/22/2026

Hello woodworkers
There is still space in the upcoming class. A great chance to try a new project! Make the darling table.

Continue the learning and woodworking fun in this sequel to "Power Tools for Women I." You will make a small end table with a bookshelf. Must be able to transport your project each night. Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothing for safety reasons. Prerequisite: Power Tools for Wo...

03/21/2026

Upcoming classes!

Centennial Community Education Circle Pines, Minnesota Youth & Adult Activities | Early Childhood | Preschool | Child Care Centennial Independent School District 12, Circle Pines, MN Register for offerings through Community Education! The Summer Activity Guide will open for registration March 23 at....

07/23/2025

Getting ready for fall classes in the shop. Check your community Ed catalogs coming in the mail soon. …

04/25/2025

Had another great class tonight.
We had nine ladies that made a picture frame and a small foot stool. Well done ladies!
We love seeing your woodworking skills grow!

02/20/2025

Hello ladies!
Some of you have wanted to take Power Tools 2 (or take it again). It’s coming up with Anoka Hennepin. There is still time to sign up.

Continue the learning and woodworking fun in this sequel to "Power Tools for Women I." You will make a small end table with a bookshelf. Must be able to transport your project each night. Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothing for safety reasons. Prerequisite: Power Tools for Wo...

11/07/2024

And .. Power Tools 2

Continue the learning and woodworking fun in this sequel to "Power Tools for Women I." You will make a small end table with a bookshelf. Must be able to transport your project each night. Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothing for safety reasons. Prerequisite: Power Tools for Wo...

11/07/2024

Do you have a friend who has been trying to get into class? Here’s the link for upcoming Winter classes with Anoka Hennepin

https://ahschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/12987/adult-winter-spring-2025/power-tools-for-women-

Explore the world of power tools and woodworking in this introductory, hands-on class. Week one: Learn to safely use drills, sanders, routers and saws. Everyone will use all the tools. Week two: Complete a small woodworking project to take home. Note: Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothin...

10/11/2024

Hey ladies. There is still time to sign up for Power Tools 2 - a great chance to continue the learning and fun. Participants in this clas will make the beautiful end table with a choice of woods and routered edges.

https://osseo.ce.eleyo.com/course/7372/adult-fall-24/power-tools-for-women-ii

10/01/2024

A great job from some awesome ladies!

05/16/2024

Last class of the spring season is coming up. Vertical growbox.
This class is only offered in the Spring.

Get ready for your spring planting by making this space-saving grow box, perfect for flowers, vegetables or herbs. Two detachable boxes hang on the back lattice with a sturdy 12-inch box below. *Prerequisite: Power Tools I for Women or Woodworking classes. Supply fee of $110 for cedar or $50 for pin...

04/16/2024

Look at those great frames. Nice work ladies.