Lakes Region Community College Summer Enrichment Classes ( Second Listing )
Make this summer one to remember with LRCC’s Summer Enrichment Series! With over 25 non-credit classes designed for fun, creativity, and personal growth, there’s something for everyone. Sharpen your skills in a 3-hour Excel refresher, roll into a sushi-making workshop, learn the art of cocktail mixology, or finally explore photography or container gardening. We even offer cooking camps for kids and inspiring sessions like Empowering Educators through Connection and Wellness. Whether you’re looking to try something new, brush up on a skill, or just have a great time—LRCC has a class for that. No pressure. No grades. Just hands-on learning and summer fun. Browse the full list and register below!
Canning Basics
Instructor: Laurianne Bennett
Join our comprehensive homesteading canning class designed for small groups of 6-12 participants eager to learn traditional food preservation techniques. Over this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the fundamentals of safe canning practices while creating delicious homemade products like salsa, apple marmalade, hot pepper jelly, and pesto. Using professional canning equipment including water bath canners, proper jars, and beginner-friendly tools, you’ll learn essential skills for preserving seasonal harvests and extending the life of your garden produce. Leave with confidence in canning safety protocols, multiple jars of your own creations, and the knowledge to continue preserving food at home throughout the year.
Date(s): Tuesday, August 12 & Wednesday, August 13
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 260
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $169
Buttercream Basics Cake Baking and Decorating (Part 1)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Learn the fundamentals of cake baking and buttercream decoration in this beginner-friendly class. Students will bake, stack, and decorate a 6î cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream, developing key skills for future decorating projects.
Date(s): Wednesday, Aug. 6 & Thursday, Aug. 7
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $99
Teen Cookie and Cupcake Baking Camp
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
A playful, creative baking camp for teens (ages 12-17) focused on cupcakes and cookies. From sweet to savory, participants explore new recipes and decorating techniques while having fun and making delicious take-home treats.
Date(s): Tuesday, July 29 – Friday, August, 1
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm (4 hours per day for 4 days)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $249
Techniques of Baking II (4 Class Series)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Take your baking to the next level by mastering meringues, chocolate tempering, puff pastry, and delicate sponge cakes. This advanced series builds on foundational skills for those eager to refine and expand their pastry repertoire.
Date(s): July 28, August 4,11 & 18 (4 Mondays)
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 4 classes)
Number of Meetings: 4
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $249
Advanced Cake Decorating Geode Design Decorating Only (Part 2)
Instructor: LaShunda Allen
Elevate your cake artistry with advanced techniques in fondant design. Learn to bake, carve, and decorate a show-stopping cake with marble fondant, edible painting, and crystal geode effects. Ideal for decorators ready to push their creative limits.
Date(s): Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22
Times: 5pm-8pm (3 hours per class for 2 classes)
Number of Meetings: 2
Location / Mode: LRCC Turner 261
Max Enrollment: 12
Registration: $99