St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

NEW! Are you feeling like you've had enough of winter or have cabin fever? Join instructor Jay Grammond as he takes us on a photographic journey of possibilities that will get you out of the house and into your own yard or a local park this spring. You'll learn to see and compose creatively and how to create or look for great backgrounds. You'll also learn what subjects to focus on and helpful apps and resources that could help you create your best images yet. Instructor 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 youth and professional sports, nature, landscapes and rural scenes especially in the Dakotas and Minnesota.

First-time computer users will work in an easy format and be introduced to aspects of the computer, including components, keyboard functions, commonly used programs and their purpose, plus basic internet. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge to create, print, copy and paste information, save and search files and folders, and navigate the internet with ease. Please wear a mask. Enter door 1.

NEW! Are you a beginner or advanced photographer that wants to take your images to the next level? Do you want to be a photographer that not only takes pictures but creates Images? You’ll leave this class with ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away. We'll cover some compositional basics that can improve your images and we'll discuss concepts of building your photographic vision to take your images from good to great! Instructor Jay is a professional photographer living in East Central Minnesota. He bought his first 35mm Camera in 1981. Over the years, he has photographed youth and professional sports, nature, landscapes and rural scenes in the Dakotas and Minnesota and has been published in several publications.

This course is designed for students who have taken Beginning PC Computers or have some past experience. Topics include using system tools and utilities, exploring the control panel, troubleshooting problems, backing up files and pictures, plus ways to keep computers safe and protected from spyware, virus and malware. Please wear a mask. Enter door 1.

Are you overwhelmed with photos, videos or digital files but want to tell your family's story? During this educational, hands on workshop, you'll learn how to use a simple photo system to organize, tag or share digital photos. Learn about cloud storage and how to save photos and videos from your phone, computer or digital files. You'll also get tips on preservation options for slides, VHS tapes, reels, kids' artwork, or photo albums from years past. Learn how easy it is to share those funny little stories and find any photo or video in seconds. Bring 5-10 photos and a device (phone, iPad, tablet or laptop). Please wear a mask. Enter door 1.