Westonka Community Education and Services

Beginning Woodcarving: Wooden Heart Ages 13 - Adult (ages 12 and under allowed with registered adult) Instructor Matt Bruch Everyone loves receiving a handmade gift, especially when it's made by you! This Valentines Day give your loved one a hand-carved wooden heart. This class is geared for the first time carver. It is an introduction to traditional Scandinavian woodcarving. Students will transform a basswood block into a carved and painted heart. We will practice several knife grips to safely and effectively shape the wood. Students will learn techniques for applying paint and a wax finish. Participants are expected to bring their own knife and safety glove to class. Please see the special notes below regarding required tools and how to purchase or rent them. Materials (wood blanks, paint, brushes, and wax) will be provided. Additional blanks will be available for cash purchase in class. Youth ages 12 and under can participate with a registered adult. To make a reservation to rent tools, or to send a question about this course, please contact matt.woodcarving@gmail.com Students should bring the following: 1. Sharp carving knife (Flexcut KN14 or similar) 2. Cut-resistant carving glove (NoCry CutGuard Pro or similar) _________________________ ***NEW*** Tool rental will now be available for all woodcarving classes. Gloves and knife can be rented from the instructor for a $15 fee (payable on the first day of class, cash or Venmo) Please email Matt Bruch, instructor at matt.woodcarving@gmail.com in advance of the class to reserve a set of necessary tools - Knife sharpening also provided Sunday, February 2 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm Mound Westonka High School | Art Room B204 #7578-A25W $35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, February 2 2:30 - 4:30 pm Mound Westonka High School | Art Room B204 #7578-B25W $35

Beginning Wood carving: Northern Cardinal Ages 13 - Adult (ages 12 and under allowed with registered adult) Instructor Matt Bruch Perhaps there is no bird more beloved than the Northern Cardinal. With its bright red plumage, the Cardinal brings a splash of color to our Minnesota winter landscape. A sighting brings joy to all who behold it. Join woodcarver Matt Bruch in creating one to brighten your own home this winter. This class is an introduction to traditional Scandinavian wood carving. Students will transform a basswood block into a carved and painted Northern Cardinal. We will practice several knife grips to safely and effectively shape the wood. Students will learn techniques for applying paint and a wax finish. We will also cover how to sharpen and maintain tools. Participants are expected to bring their own knife and safety glove to class. Please see the special notes below regarding required tools and how to purchase them. Materials (wood blanks, paint, brushes, and wax) will be provided. Additional blanks will be available for cash purchase in class. Youth ages 12 and under can participate with a registered adult. Please send any questions about the course or where to purchase tools to matt.woodcarving@gmail.com Students should bring the following: 1. Sharp carving knife (Flexcut KN14 or similar) 2. Cut-resistant carving glove (NoCry CutGuard Pro or similar) 3. Optional: Strop and compound (Flexcut PW14 or similar) _________________________ ***NEW*** Tool rental will now be available for all woodcarving classes. Gloves and knife can be rented from the instructor for a $15 fee (payable on the first day of class, cash or Venmo) Please email Matt Bruch, instructor at matt.woodcarving@gmail.com 10 days in advance of the class to reserve a set of necessary tools Knife sharpening also provided Sunday, January 26 12:00 - 4:00 pm Mound Westonka High School | Art Room B204 #7577-A24W $75

Intro to Hand Building in Clay Instructor Jana Paré, MWHS Art Teacher Do you want to start working with clay but have no idea where to start? Sign up for this six-week beginner handbuilding class and learn the basic skills for creating ceramic sculpture and handbuilt pottery through a series of projects and demonstrations. This class will introduce the three foundational methods of handbuilding: coiling, pinching, and slab building - to provide the base for any project you might imagine. Whether you have ceramics experience or have never touched unfired clay - you are welcome here! Tools, glaze, firings and 25 lbs. of stoneware clay will be provided. Additional clay will be available to purchase at the class. Thursdays, January 9 - February 13 6:00 - 8:00 pm Mound Westonka High School | Room B205 (Ceramics room) #7598-A25W $225

Handmade Books Ages 13 - Adult (ages 8 - 12 with registered adult) Instructor Alea Kent In this class, you will make three simple books that can be used for cards, travel, journals, poetry, favorite quotes and more. The accordion book will be augmented with watercolor wash, and can be used for poetry or images. The single signature books can be used for cards, for quotes, recipes and more. The simple stitched book has more pages and can be used as a nature/travel journal, dream journal, for quotes, or general note taking. Directions will be provided for all books so that you can make more on your own. Please bring a scissors, glue stick, pencil, and it you have them, an awl and bone folder. All other supplies will be provided. Saturday, February 8 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #7597-A25W $55 (materials included) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, March 15 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #7597-B25W $55 (materials provided)

Loom Knit a Market Bag Ages 11 - Adult (Ages 10 and under with registered Adult) Instructor Tracy Turner Let's keep rolling with new loom projects! Join Instructor Tracy Turner and learn to make a market bag! It can be used to pick up a few items at the farmer's market or as beach bag. Bring your large pink round loom, knitting hook and a needle. Yarn will be provided. Sunday, February 23 6:00 - 8:00 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #7703-A25W $39