South Washington County Schools Community Education

The Feldenkrais Method (R) utilizes the extraordinary power of the brain and nervous system to quickly improve functioning and comfort! You will be verbally guided through a sequence of movements. Enjoy improved posture, flexibility, relief from tension, reduced pain and stress; and explore easy-to-do sequences which can improve every area of the body. Online Format: Good news! This well received in-person course has been transitioned into an online format. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience with Maggie Vogel-Martin! You must enroll in this virtual class at least 30 minutes prior to the start time of the class to receive the Zoom link. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience from the comfort of home!

Learn how to decorate beautiful cupcakes including hydrangeas, sunflowers, large rose and more. Each student will bring home 12 decorated cupcakes. Plan to pay a supply fee of $12 to instructor in class for food costs.

Your student is getting ready for college. You saved your money. Is it enough? Learn where your student will fit best academically, socially & financially. Discover which schools offer the largest merit scholarships! Get an education, not a debt! Online class links will be provided a few days before the start date. We are confident that you will enjoy the same quality experience from the comfort of home.

Increase your confidence and eagerness to play with food outdoors! If you haven't grilled before or are unhappy with your results, join us for a get-up-to-speed introduction. You'll learn what to look for in simple, reliable charcoal and gas grills and instant-read thermometers; the cuts of meat that can make—or break—your grilling; fruit and vegetables that are terrific on the grill; marinades and rubs. You’ll grill them all outside the classroom door. Though I can’t bring a heavy kamado to class, I can help you improve your grilling on an Egg or Kamado Joe with Q&A. Bring an apron, an appetite, your own flatware, plates, and take-home containers to keep things as safe as possible. Masks required while we prep indoors. Extensive handout provided.

Learn how to create a personalized pet portrait. No experience is needed! You will be taught by a professional pet portrait artist the techniques of painting texture that looks like fur, making eyes that look realistic and other tips to creating your very own pet’s portrait. Cost of the class will include a pre-sketched 16" x 20" canvas, acrylic paint and brushes to use for the evening. Email a photo to Created4creating@gmail.com of your pet to be sketched by the instructor prior to class. Only one pet per painting as class time only allows for one. All photos are due no later than one week prior to class. (Anyone signed up who misses this deadline or doesn’t have a pet of their own will receive a generic sketch of a dog so they can still participate in learning the techniques.) Children age 10 and up are welcome to register but must do so with a registered adult.

We’re ready to get back to our travels! When it is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do we stay safe, and how do we make our travel free? Plus learn how to benefit from the deep travel discounts being offered right now to motivate you to book future travel in 2022 & 2023. If you are near retirement, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new “travel normal” including important tips on safety, trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and other strategies. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours & more in the USA & worldwide! Volunteering, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teaching English, mystery shopping, importing/drop shipping, and remote employment opportunities. Tuition includes Gina’s 100-page digital book "How to Travel Free & Safely" (a $39.95 value). Go to www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.

July 26 - 30 Join Professional Photographers Erik Kuna and Jay Grammond for a fantastic opportunity to learn and create Epic images of twilight and Sunrise, as well as the Milky Way on "The Other side" of Badlands National Park, an "otherworldly setting" We will be Headquartered at the fabulous Circle View Guest Ranch. Registration includes two pre-event and one post-event Zoom meetings with the instructors and other participants; as well as a lot of personalized instruction and guidance. The schedule allows for down time amidst all the photo activity as well as time to edit images if you wish. Travel/Food/Lodging is separate (with the exception that brunch is included for those that stay at Circle View Guest Ranch Ranch.) All skill levels are welcome. $1399 through May 1; $1699 after May 1. July 26 - 30 To see an itinerary of workshops, email Gretchen at GCarlson@sowashco.org.

Get paid to teach English in the USA & Overseas - Plus Other Teaching & Administrator Assignments Learn how Gina has taught her way around the world & paid for vacations and travel to over 98 countries. Teaching English is a high paying career or simply a great way to go on vacation for free. English is the world’s business & travel language. Being able to speak English helps people get better paying jobs. If you speak English, you can teach conversational English! You don’t have to be certified or speak the local language. Make money from home by teaching English online. Earn a free vacation, 2-month paid summer job, or full-time work that earns up to $90K a year. Learn the best paying jobs, qualifications, certification programs & specific hiring organizations. Tuition includes instructors 80-page digital book (a $39.95 value). Go to www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.

Join us on an immersive, meditative, and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience (Shinrin Yoku). Feel nature’s fractals, sounds, and sensations melt away your stress and anxiety and enhance your focus. Give yourself permission to slow down and connect your senses to the healing beauty of our metro area’s green forested spaces. Guests should wear boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in light rain and snow, but not thunderstorms or negative temperatures. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen if desired. Please bring water if you would like to have some available throughout the walk. DAY OF WALK: • Please arrive at walk location 15 minutes prior to walk to allow for check in and walk overview. • Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. • This is a TECH-FREE experience, so please leave mobile phones in car for duration of walk. Class will be held at Carver Lake Park in Woodbury. Photo courtesy of Motz Studios LLC.

Hudson Food Walk guided tours offer a fun way to explore Hudson's thriving food scene and experience all this quaint river town has to offer. During the three-hour tour, guests learn about Hudson’s rich history, stroll along the banks of the scenic St. Croix River and make stops at six popular downtown destinations to enjoy nearly a dozen (food and drink) tastings including classic American and Latin-inspired dishes. A fun craft cocktail demonstration and tasting at Pedro’s del Este is also included, along with a stop at St. Croix Baking Company for a sampling of stunning desserts and a demonstration at Grand Fete, a unique kitchen store that offers gifts, gadgets, ingredients and culinary classes. Tours end on a sweet note at Knoke’s Chocolate & Nuts for a sampling of signature handmade chocolates and ice cream.Tours begin in the lobby of the Phipps Center for the Arts (109 Locust St, Hudson). Note: Guide gratuity is not included (or required), but is appreciated.

September 26 - 29 Theodore Roosevelt National Park and its surrounding areas are a special place! Are you ready to go on a North Dakota Adventure? Join Photographers: Jim Caldwell, and Jay Grammond for memorable moments, Wildlife, Landscape, Sunrise and Sunset sessions - and don't forget about the wild horses! We will spend a lot of time photographing, and will also have some downtime to re-energize. All skill levels are welcome. Travel/Food/Lodging is separate. $699 through July 1; $899 after July 1. To see an itinerary of workshops, email Gretchen at GCarlson@sowashco.org.

September 30; Oct 1 - 2. Join Photographers and Instructors for the 12th Annual Black Hills Photo Shootout! *All skill levels are welcome!* The Black Hills Photo Shootout brings photographers from across the country to South Dakota for photography, education, sightseeing, camaraderie and fun! This year, we will be headquartered in Wall, SD and Badlands National Park! You’ll have session options for Landscapes; Wildlife; Sunrise/Sunsets; Cowboy/Cowgirl & Native American models set up in “Old West” scenarios, and Portrait settings. Travel/Food/Lodging is separate. $299 through July 15; $499 after July 15. To see an itinerary of workshops, email Gretchen at GCarlson@sowashco.org.

This class is a must for anyone who has a family member currently in a nursing home, or who may need a nursing home in the future. Can any assets be protected? (Yes, they can.) What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? (You'll learn them.) Are there any special benefits available to a veteran? (Yes, there are.) Gain crucial information you must have when your family finds itself headed for a nursing home. Get the info. you need now. No discounts.

November 17 - 20. Join Photographers Chad Coppess and Jay Grammond on an unforgettable Fall adventure in and around South Dakota's amazing Badlands National Park. Discover fantastic landscapes, sunrises/sunsets; search for wildlife like buffalo, big horn sheep, fox, mule deer, and prairie dogs. Cowboy/Cowgirl models will be available. Travel/Food/Lodging is separate. $950 through September 1; $1150 after September 1. All skill levels welcome. To see an itinerary of workshops, email Gretchen at GCarlson@sowashco.org.