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• MASK-MAKING WORKSHOP at ICC Youth School

  • When
    07 Feb 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join the ICC Youth School in preparation for this year’s Carnevale di Venezia by designing, creating, and decorating your own traditional mask in papier-mâché mask. (In Italian, the material is called cartapesta).

  Learn this craft from Kayte Norini, who will lead this two-part workshop.
  Each student will create a mask design, build the armature (frame), and cover the surface with cartapesta. The mask will be dry and ready for decoration in time for our Festa di Carnevale! The sky’s the limit when it comes to color, shine, and bling.

  Don’t miss this truly memorable event—a hands-on, super-fun cultural learning experience for all ages!

  This event is recommended for children ages 8 and up. Parents and grandparents are welcome, however space around the mask-making table is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

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• ITALIAN for PRE-K - K (Beginner/Intermediate Age 3-5) YS26 "I PICCOLI"

  • Start
    14 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    16 May 2026
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for preschool and kindergarten children with little or no exposure to Italian. Our engaging sessions focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. Students will also learn about contemporary Italian culture around traditional holidays.

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide links to the music, online games, and videos used, allowing families to reinforce the material at home throughout the week.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO classes on March 14 and April 4.

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• I MEDI - Beginner/Intermediate (Age 6 - 8) YS26

  • Start
    14 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    16 May 2026
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for Elementary School children with little or no exposure to Italian. Students will build their confidence in speaking and listening by focusing on vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, dances, stories, games, and imaginative play. They will also explore simple reading and writing in Italian. The lessons will emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

  After each lesson, families will receive a summary of the topics and activities covered, suggestions, and links for optional exercises to practice at home during the week.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO classes on March 14 and April 4.

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• I GRANDI - Beginner/Intermediate (Age 9-11) YS26

  • Start
    14 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    16 May 2026
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This 60-minute in-person lesson is designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with little or no exposure to Italian.

  The focus will be on building vocabulary, enhancing oral communication skills, reading, writing, pronunciation, spelling, as well as cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate workbook. Our dynamic activities include role-plays, music, movement, and games, all conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide suggestions and links for optional exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

  Activity Book included!

  NOTE: NO class on March 14 and April 4.

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• Beginning Italian Grammar and Conversation for T(W)EENS (Age 12+) "I TWEEN" YS26

  • Start
    14 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    16 May 2026
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, communicative Italian lesson for Middle and High School students with little or no exposure to Italian at home.

  Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with optional material to practice the material during the week.

  Please use this link to purchase book Espresso Ragazzi 1, incl. e-book access code.

  NOTE: NO classes on March 14 and April 4.

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• NEW! Italiano ESPRESSO per Genitori YS26IPG

  • When
    14 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Italiano Espresso per Genitori is a 10-hr course for parents whose children are enrolled in ICC's Youth School classes. This course is designed to help parents who have previously studied some Italian improve their familiarity with Italian grammar and speak with more confidence. Each session focuses on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar, and follows the same book as the ICC Adult School classes.

  Session Dates/Times: Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • February 21, 28 (No class for parents on the first day of Youth School)
  • March 7, 21, 28 (NO ICC on March 14 for Spring Break)
  • April 11, 18, 25 (NO ICC on April 4 for Easter weekend)
  • May 2, 9 (No class for parents on May 16 = Last day of YS classes)

  Space is limited, so register now to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enrich your family’s multilingual experience! Enrollment is limited to parents whose children are currently enrolled in ICC's YS classes.

  To order a copy of the Textbook and Workbook please search your favorite bookseller's website, but be sure to order the updated edition which includes online access to the e-book.

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• It's Carnevale at ICC Youth School!

  • When
    14 Feb 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  JOIN US (Members and Non-Members) for the ICC Youth School's celebration of Carnevale di Venezia, a cherished Italian tradition! Discover the history and meaning of the world-famous Carnevale, explore its elaborate masks, and learn how they are an integral part of Venetian culture. Watch video clips of the glamorous Ballo del Doge (Doge's Masquerade Ball) and Volo dell’Angelo (Angel's Flight) to immerse yourself in a truly magical atmosphere.

  Taste typical Carnevale treats from across Italy—known by different names depending on the region: chiacchiere, cenci, frappe, crostoli, bugie, and more—delightful strips of fried dough dusted with powdered sugar. Kids will also have fun decorating masks while learning an easy recipe for these treats.

  The event is free, but we ask that you register to help us plan.

  (Donations are warmly appreciated!)

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• NEW! Italiano Espresso per Genitori YS26IPG

  • Start
    21 Feb 2026
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    09 May 2026
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Italiano Espresso per Genitori is a 10-hr course for parents whose children are enrolled in ICC's Youth School classes. This course is designed to help parents who have previously studied some Italian improve their familiarity with Italian grammar and speak with more confidence. Each session focuses on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar, and follows the same book as the ICC Adult School classes.

  Session Dates/Times: Saturdays 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

  • February 21, 28 (No class for parents on the first day of Youth School)
  • March 7, 21, 28 (NO ICC on March 14 for Spring Break)
  • April 11, 18, 25 (NO ICC on April 4 for Easter weekend)
  • May 2, 9 (No class for parents on May 16 = Last day of YS classes)

  Space is limited, so register now to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enrich your family’s multilingual experience! Enrollment is limited to parents whose children are currently enrolled in ICC's YS classes.

  To order a copy of the Textbook and Workbook please search your favorite bookseller's website, but be sure to order the updated edition which includes online access to the e-book.

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• Toddler Time: Italian immersion for our youngest learners! YS26TT

  • Start
    28 Feb 2026
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    16 May 2026
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    10:20 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Immerse your child in the beauty of the Italian language and culture through our interactive story-time sessions and delightful social activities!

  The Italian Cultural Center Youth School warmly invites families—parents, grandparents, and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years—to join us for a series of 10 informal intergenerational gatherings on Saturday mornings at the ICC in the North Loop. Toddler Time is an interactive story-time combined with arts and crafts related to the story, and/or music (song and movement), and ends with some playtime so families can interact independently.

  Session Dates: Saturdays from 9:30am - 10:20am (February 28 - May 9), with NO CLASSES on MARCH 14 and APRIL 4.

  This series is FREE for all ICC Family Members.

  Space is limited so REGISTER NOW, and don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spark your child’s curiosity, build community, and lay the foundation for multilingualism!

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