Westonka Community Education and Services

Jay Grammond is a Professional Photographer living in East Central Minnesota. He bought his first 35mm Camera in 1981. Over the years, he has photographed sports from youth to professional, nature, landscapes, and rural scenes especially in the Dakotas and Minnesota. He is currently working on a book about Ghost Signs, or Fading Ads of the Twin Cities; and several personal projects having to do with 100+ year-old Churches, Veterans and the WWII Era Population, and more. He has been published in several newspapers and magazines. A Road Trip around Minnesota: Lakes and Waterfalls Raise your hand if you are ready to be able to get in the car and do a day or weekend road trip around the state! We could almost feel the breeze from all the hands shooting up! Join professional photographer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state to learn about some of Minnesota's waterways which were so vitally important to travel and trade in bygone days. In today's world, these same waterways are vital to the state's and local economies; and to citizens as a form of recreation and relaxation. After participating in this class, you should come away with the seeds of your own road trip ideas planted and ready for Spring and Summer. Thursday, February 18 6:30 - 7:30 pm online, virtual class #7544-A21W $19 Thursday, May 20 6:30 - 7:30 pm online, virtual class #7544-B21W $19

Hat Knitting for Super Beginners ages 10 - Adult (younger students allowed with a registered parent) Join Instructor Heidi Knudsen, teacher at Grandview Middle School, as she teaches you how to knit two winter hats on a loom. This is perfect for those with no knitting experience! If you would like to participate online using Zoom, please make Community Education aware that you would prefer this option. Heidi will provide supplies for you to keep. These supplies will consist of four different sized knitting looms, a knitting hook, yarn, two faux fur pom poms, and optional pom pom makers. Register early to ensure your spot in class! Wednesdays, January 13 & 20 6:30 - 8 pm Westonka Activity Center Conference Room #7600-A21W $30 - ages 9 and under (loom and supplies for two hats) $49 - supplies included (without pom pom makers) $59 - supplies included (with pom pom makers) Wednesdays, February 17 & 24 6:30 - 8 pm Westonka Activity Center Conference Room #7600-B21W $30 - ages 9 and under (loom and supplies for two hats) $49 - supplies included (without pom pom makers) $59 - supplies included (with pom pom makers)