Cardinal Place is the before/after school program located within the Willmar Public Schools. We currently have three sites – at Kennedy Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Lakeland Elementary School.
Promoting families healthy growth and development through education, support and community building.
School Readiness preschool is a program for families with children 3 to 5 years old. Parents do not attend class with their child. However, they are required to be involved with the program. Many opportunities are available for families.
Become certified with the American Red Cross.
Willmar Community Education offers private or semi-private swimming instruction for all ages and ability levels. These lessons are 30 minutes in length and geared toward specific goals of each student.
Willmar Community Education swim lesson curriculum.
These classes are for children who are 4 by September 1, 2017
F.R.E.D. Families Reading Every Day. Children will discover a world of learning and friendship in our preschool classroom.
These classes are geared for parents and children under the age of 1.
These classes are for families with children from birth to pre-kindergarten.
In-person or online classes for parents.
Time to join other families for a special day far or near.
A Saturday morning of fun for children up to age 6 and their parents.
Learn all the steps of creating a stained glass window! From cutting to soldering, we will do one copper foil project in this class. Lead assembly techniques will also be demonstrated. At the completion of class, each participant can continue on and create designs of their own.
In the first class gathering, we'll discuss stained glass and our projects. Tom will demonstrate glass cutting techniques and the process of making a panel. We will cover the materials and tools needed, safety concerns, and answer any questions. Everyone gets to cut glass the first night! The remaining class sessions will be spent working on projects. Everyone will do the same design. Besides the class fee, students will need to purchase supplies and tools for class. Expect to pay $50-100 for your personal supplies and tools, some of these materials may be purchased from the instructor. Some equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor for use during class.
Based in Dassel, Minnesota, Tom started creating glass projects in 1975. He has a stained glass shop located near Lake Washington and has been creating pieces for customers all over the United States.
Tom is married, has two daughters, and multiple grandchildren. His other interests include NHRA drag racing, traveling to the various Minnesota state parks, and following professional baseball and football.
Tom Nelson
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