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Speed Jigsaw Puzzling for Fun and to Compete!


Classes for Adults / Special Topics & Events -
Winter 2026- Adult

Try speed puzzling techniques, different styles of puzzles, and even practice working as a team with others who love puzzles.  Receive resources to find more places to puzzle for fun or competition. Each class includes time to practice puzzle assembly skills.

Instructor is a jigsaw puzzle competition champ, featured in the puzzle documentary "Wicker Kittens" on Amazon and Tubi.

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Instructor

Cynthia Schreiner Smith


Cynthia Schreiner Smith is an actor/writer/author, owner of her own tour company ( CynCity Tours), and a jigsaw puzzle fanatic! She has competed in and won numerous jigsaw puzzle team competitions since 2010. She is chair of the St. Paul Winter Carnival puzzle competition, the largest jigsaw contest in the country. Her team still holds the record for winning the Winter Carnival competition 8 years in a row. Her puzzle team was featured in the documentary “Wicker Kittens” which Sports Illustrated named as one of the top 10 documentaries about a sport you’ve never heard of. Her husband patiently tolerates her large jigsaw puzzle collection that has overtaken the family room’s large closet.

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  Cynthia Schreiner Smith


J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) : 2208 CE Classroom
Wed Feb 11 & Wed Feb 18
6:00 - 8:00 PM

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) : 2208 CE Classroom
Wednesday, Feb 25
6:00 - 8:30 PM

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Min Age   16 yr.

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J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) : 2201 CE Classroom
Mon Mar 9 & Mon Mar 16
1:00 - 3:00 PM

J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) : 2201 CE Classroom
Monday, Mar 23
1:00 - 3:30 PM

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Min Age   16 yr.