Fridley Community Education

Do you have a passion for voiceovers? Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the fun, rewarding possibilities of the growing remote voiceover industry! Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and tools you’ll need to success. Your instructor, a professional voice actor from Voices For All, will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

Join us for a beginner AND advanced-friendly improv and storytelling workshop with Fridley High School Class of 2004 graduate Michael Sielaff—a Los Angeles–based actor and teacher originally from Fridley. In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll build confidence, increase your ability for connection, and express your own individual creativity through short and long form improv and storytelling. Whether you're an actor or simply someone looking for a creative outlet, we got you covered. We’ll practice listening, going with your gut, developing characters, collaboration, and making bold choices through short form improv games. Building off of that, we will shift to long form improv and learn how to perform an Armando - a format that uses first-person stories to inspire scenes. Expect lots of movement, laughter, and support in a welcoming environment for all experience levels. What we’ll cover: Improv Foundations: agreement, listening, empathy, bring a brick not a cathedral Short Form Games: New Choice, Genre Replay, My Movie, Freeze Tag, & More! Long Form Exercises + The Armando - a long form format Storytelling Tools Good Actor/Improviser Habits: support, risk-taking, delighting in "mistakes" Details Date/Time: Saturday, January 3 • 1:00–4:00 PM Location: Fridley District Auditorium Ages: 11 and older Cost: FREE (registration encouraged) Support Fridley Community Theatre (optional): Donations are welcome through the Fridley Schools Foundation to support theatre in Fridley. Michael graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2008 and moved out to Los Angeles in 2009. With 100+ film, TV, and commercial credits (Code 3, Barry, Pepsi), he performs regularly with Comedy Sportz LA, duo improv teams Future Ancestors and WASP, and is the founder of Rogue- an improv, storytelling, and artivism community. He also hosted the Facebook Live show Fridley Fridays during the pandemic where he interviewed past and present community members. Grab a bite with him after class at Perkins!

Curious about yoga but not sure where to start? This welcoming, beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to begin. Led by experienced instructor Debomita Basu, this one-time session introduces the foundations of yoga and mindfulness in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Participants will be guided through a gentle flow that focuses on breath awareness, basic alignment, and simple strength-building movements. In addition to practicing together, you’ll leave with practical tools and strategies you can use to build or deepen your own yoga practice at home. Whether your goal is stress relief, increased flexibility, or simply trying something new, this class is designed to meet you where you are. If you’re interested in continuing your practice after this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore additional offerings with long-time Community Education instructor Michael Ledman or continue learning with Debomita Basu at her studio location. Beginner-friendly yoga flow Focus on breath, alignment, and body awareness Mindfulness strategies for everyday use Take-home tools to support your personal practice No prior experience needed. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

Influenced by the culture of Japan’s samurai warriors, Imperial Court, and Shinto and Buddhist traditions, Kyudo is practiced as a means to self-improvement. The non-competitive and introspective nature of Japanese archery allows practitioners to gain insight into their personalities. Individual instruction is given by John and Carly Born, both Renshi 5th dan. Visit www.mnkyudo.org for more information. *Instructors collect an additional $25 to cover the cost of your own practice bow. Annual membership in the Minnesota Kyudo Renmei association is required for returning students. Loaner equipment provided for most adults.

Come paint alongside others in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you’re brand new or getting back into painting, bring your own idea or keep working on a piece you’ve already started—this is open studio time to create, connect, and enjoy the process. Free thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Fridley Senior Program Foundation.