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drawing, painting & printmaking classes |
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| REALISTIC WATERCOLOR #1551 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Stephen Nesser Monday – Friday, September 27 – 30, 9:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $295/M; $325/NM Come to this workshop with some experience in watercolor techniques - and leave with structural skills and understanding to render a highly realistic painting. The guiding philosophy of instructor Stephen Nesser, is to produce art that will, "make people linger and wonder." You'll work with color layering, lifting colors, undertones, wash and dot coloring, light and shadow, composition, unity and more. There will be demos, exercises, group and one-on-one help in these days to take yourself to a new level in your art. (Bring brushes, paints, papers and a bag lunch). *See List of Supplies |
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| PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING #1552 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Richard Abraham Friday – Sunday, October 1 – 3 (Friday: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.) $168/M; $184/NM To paraphrase Edward Degas, landscape painting is easy until you know how. In this workshop, we’ll focus on recognizing and using color at the accurate value to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in your plein air paintings. We’ll begin the first day with a short lecture in the classroom, plus exercises to train the eye to see proper value relationships. The next two days will be spent outside (on grounds of the art center, or elsewhere), with demos and individual critiques while painting from nature. All levels of experience are welcome. *See List of Supplies |
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| WALLS, SHADOWS AND FLOWERS #1060 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Marian Alstad Saturdays, October 16 and 23, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. $49/M; $54/NM The play of light and shadow on walls, with the contrast of brightly colored flowers, has always been captivating to the watercolor painter. In this two-part workshop, you'll experiment with ways to create light and depth with color - and with the use of whitespace on your painting surface. A file of photo images will be used in exercises to get you started exploring possible compositions and subjects. There will be demos, discussion and one-on-one work with the instructor. *See List of Supplies |
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| SUMI PAINTING: SUMI AND SOUL #1072 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Yuming Zhu Friday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $106/M; $116/NM Paint what you feel, as well as what you see in the natural world. Painters new to sumi-e, and those experienced in East Asian watercolor painting, are welcome in this workshop. There will be demos and one-on-one attention, as well as warm up and grounding time. Topics include dot, line, surface, and negative space. We'll paint from flowers (feel free to bring ones you'd like to arrange and paint), and do exercises for brush strokes, branch forms, and more. Bring a bag lunch. Supply kits may be purchased from us for $55.32 (includes tax). Purchased kits will be available from the instructor on the first day of class. *See List of Supplies |
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| PAINTING SMORGASBORD #1068 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Section A: Tuesdays, September 14 – October 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Section B: Tuesdays, October 26 – December 7 (no class November 23), 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $90/M; $99/NM (includes supplies and materials) A user friendly introduction to three common painting mediums: oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Taught with step-by-step teacher demonstrations, supplies included, so you can try it and see if you like it before investing in your own. Both classes will cover basic techniques but with differing subjects, so take one or both. We’ll explore watercolor washes, blending fast drying acrylics, rendering rounded forms and color mixing. Makeup classes available. |
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| BEGINNING WATERCOLOR #1069 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Tuesdays, October 26 – December 7 (no class November 23), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $75/M; $84/NM You, too, can learn to paint in watercolor. This class starts at the beginning, teaching in a methodical way with step-by-step teacher demonstrations, practice, then application painting. Students work with a limited number of pigments to learn characteristics of each. Learn to paint a flawless watercolor wash, to make rocks with a palette knife, pines in a northwoods mist and dramatic clouds wet-into-wet. Lots of personal help. Makeup classes available. *See List of Supplies |
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| WATERCOLOR PAINTING #1070 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Marian Alstad Section A: Fridays, September 17 – October 22, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Section B: Fridays, October 29 – December 10 (no class November 26), 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 113/M; $126/NM Set aside Friday mornings to explore watercolor painting, whether you are new to painting, or want to deepen your skills. We'll work with simple shapes and small nature objects, as well as techniques which can be applied to both semi-abstract and realistic subjects. Color mixing, application, and layering, as well as composition and other design elements, will be included in demos and discussion. There will also be individualized attention geared to your skill level and goals. *See List of Supplies |
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| BEGINNING OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING #1044 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Holly Stone Mondays, September 13 – October 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM Never painted, or haven’t painted in years? Now is your chance. Develop your personal style with demos, critiques and instruction from this established artist/instructor. You’ll learn about design, proportion, color mixing, brush and palette knife techniques, glazing and more. Whether you prefer realism, abstracts or impressionistic work, this class will help you create strong, interesting paintings. Supply kits may be purchased from us for $106.20 (includes tax) for acrylic, and $124.44 (includes tax) for oil. Purchased kits will be available from the instructor on the first day of class. *See List of Supplies |
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| PAINT IT YOUR WAY #1013 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Fred Dingler Tuesdays, October 26 – December 7 (no class November 23), 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM Choose your own path as you work in watercolor, oil or acrylic with individual instruction in this studio setting with a professional artist. Move through the year and develop a course of study that fits your experience and style. Suited to beginners as well as experienced painters. *See List of Supplies–Watercolor *See List of Supplies–Oil |
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| OPEN STUDIO: PAINTING AND DRAWING#1063 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Judy Lieber Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM Learn to paint as though you know what you're doing! We will investigate several ways to begin a composition. Emphasis is on the use of strong color with decisive line. Individual interpretations of subject matter encouraged. The instructor will do a demo the first evening and will then work with each student at his or her own level. Frequent critiques during and at the end of each class. Discussion and exchange of ideas and tips are encouraged. *See List of Supplies |
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| ACRYLIC BASICS #1071 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Section A: Tuesdays, September 14 – October 19, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Section B: Tuesdays, October 26 – December 7 (no class November 23), 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. $75/M; $84/NM This class will teach you the basics of working with creamy, fast drying and versatile acrylics. Methodical, step-by-step teacher demonstrations will help to build your confidence as well as your skills. We’ll explore a variety of subject matter, covering such topics as composition, blending, aerial perspective and depth, color mixing, and more. Both classes will cover basic techniques but with differing subjects so take one or take them both. Makeup classes available. *See List of Supplies |
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| ACRYLIC PAINTING STUDIO #1029 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Tom Tyler Section A: Mondays, September 13 – October 18, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Section B: Mondays, October 25 – December 6 (no class November 22), 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM This studio class is hands-on, and will support your interest and growth in painting, whatever you wish to paint. Instruction is personal and informal, and the objective is to have fun, relax and learn what you wish to learn as quickly as you wish to learn it. Open and welcoming to all levels. *See List of Supplies |
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| PAINTING WITH PASTELS #1018 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Laurie Toth Section A: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Section B: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM Pastel pigments create gorgeous colors and allow for interesting texture and pictorial effects. Treat yourself to time to explore the possibilities of pastel in your work, and share your growth with a group of other painters. There will be demos, discussion and one-on-one help in this class, plus a supportive and fun environment. Supplies to be discussed; bring any pastel materials you may have. |
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| ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR #1073 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Section A: Tuesdays, September 14 – 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Section B: Tuesdays, October 5 – 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $56/M; $61/NM Do you love the elegant beauty of a one stroke petal and the dynamic compositions of East Asian art? Come and learn to paint a yellow cone flower, a pine branch in snow, morning glory vine with a butterfly, and a windblown orchid using Chinese brush painting techniques. You’ll learn how to raise and lower the brush to get thick and thin strokes, how using the brush held at a slant affects the stroke, etc., which you can apply to many kinds of water-based painting. (You may use instructor supplies, or bring watercolors or colored inks and brushes). Both classes will cover basic techniques but with differing subjects so take one or take them both. Makeup classes available. |
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| WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE #1054 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Mary Axelson Section A: Mondays, September 13 – October 18, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Mondays, October 25 – December 6 (no class November 22), 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM We’ll begin exploring landscape painting by focusing on separate elements, including abstract skies with silhouetted landscapes, then more specific skies, bodies of water, trees and rocks. In addition to brushes, we’ll make natural forms with stencils, sponges, Kleenex, plastic wrap, and more. Experienced painters: please bring examples of your previous work to first night's class. *See List of Supplies |
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| WATERCOLOR SEA/LAKESCAPES #1074 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Mary Axelson Section A: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Section B: Wednesdays, October 27 - December 8 (no class November 24), 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM Learn to paint one of the most dynamic and difficult of subjects: water, in a particularly difficult medium: watercolor. Experience in watercolor landscape is a prerequisite. In the first six-week class, there will be demos and exercises on building the farground and middle ground elements of seascapes. Skies, background sea swells and effects will be included. The late fall class focuses on wave anatomies and rocks used in the foreground. Bring your watercolor paints and brushes, and examples of your previous work to first night's class. |
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| LANDSCAPE AND BEYOND: CREATING PERSONAL LANDSCAPES #1067 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Brandon Kuehn Section A: Thursdays, September 16 - October 21, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Thursdays, October 28 - December 16 (no class November 11 or 25), 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM Painters working in acrylic, oil or watercolor, as well as artists doing mixed-media or drawing, are welcome. You’ll create original work in styles you find compelling, with landscape subject matter of a personal nature. The first half of each evening features a lecture, demonstration, or group activity. You’ll work on your art the second half, with the teacher conducting one-on-one mentoring. You’re encouraged to bring a sketchbook and work on some private exercises or ideas, too. Expect to come away with enhanced skills, confidence and direction for your work, plus a deeper understanding of landscape painting from a traditional and contemporary context. *See List of Supplies |
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| IMPRESSIONISTIC LANDSCAPE PAINTING: OIL OR ACRYLIC #1032 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Doug House Section A: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Thursdays, September 16 – October 21, 9:30 a.m. – noon Section C: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Section D: Thursdays, October 28 – December 16 (no class November 11 or 25), 9:30 a.m. – noon $94/M; $105/NM We’ll look at landscapes of the American and French Impressionists, discovering the techniques they used to hold their paintings together and make them flow. While working on our own paintings, we’ll learn how to create different levels of distance and space within the landscape from how atmosphere and light affect objects, and how color achieves these effects. Open to any level of painting experience. Supply kits may be purchased from us for $51.49 (includes tax). Purchased kits will be available from the instructor on the first day of class. *See List of Supplies |
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| DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DRAW? #1115 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Tracie Thompson Section A: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Section B: Sundays, October 31 – December 12 (no class November 28), 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. $75/M; $84/NM You’ll learn the basics of drawing from an established artist and have fun as you work from objects or photos. Discover that drawing is a skill to develop and use pencil, charcoal and chalks as you build your confidence and begin to “see” life as an artist. Supply kits may be purchased from us for $16.73 (includes tax). Purchased kits will be available from the instructor on the first day of class. *See List of Supplies |
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| SKETCHING #1129 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Vicki Barth Wednesdays, October 27 – November 10, 10:00 a.m. – noon $39/M; $43/NM There’s something appealing about looking carefully at a scene, an object, or a person, and trying to render on paper what you see. We’ll play with the relaxing and focusing potential of drawing. Using pencil, charcoal and highlight colors, you’ll experiment and learn about composition, line, shading and more. *See List of Supplies |
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| BEYOND BEGINNING DRAWING #1120 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Tracie Thompson Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $75/M; $84/NM Already got the basic skills and looking for creative ways to go further with your drawing? This is your class. You'll use your own photos or objects as subject matter and make unique pieces of art, rather than simply doing assignments. Use your personal favorite drawing media, and receive help on achieving the effects you want, while experimenting with new directions. *See List of Supplies |
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| ILLUSTRATING CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND MAGAZINES #1130 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Stu Fjellanger Mondays, September 13 – October 18, 6: 30 – 8:30 p.m. $75/M; $84/NM Children deserve to be exposed to good art as they explore the world of stories. In this class, we'll look at published children's books and magazines as reference and inspiration, analyzing how they were created and what can be learned from them. There will be exercises on thumbnail sketches, line, color, stylistic continuity, and more. We'll talk about developing a portfolio, joining professional associations, and other business topics. Students may choose to work in pencil, pen, acrylic or watercolor paint, or mixed media incorporating digital techniques. Bring a drawing pad and drawing material to the first class. |
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| BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION #1127 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Vicki Barth Tuesdays, September 14 – October 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $75/M; $84/NM This class will be an introduction to creating small forms from nature: branches, blossoms, seed pods, etc. No experience is required. We’ll work with basic illustration techniques, concentrating on form, value, color and composition. Instruction will be divided between outside and in studio. Materials will be basic, inexpensive and portable (e.g., graphite pencils, paper, erasers, colored pencils and a drawing board). *See List of Supplies |
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| VISUAL ART JOURNALING #1917 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Jennifer Maroney Section A: Fridays, October 15 - 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Section B: Sundays, October 17 – 31, 2 – 4 p.m. Section C: Fridays, November 5 - 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Section D: Sundays, November 7 – 21, 2 – 4 p.m. $44/M; $49/NM Traditional scrapbooking a bit limiting? Give your "rants" paint and texture, your daydreams and memories words and patterns. We'll begin with a 16pp. journal (included in fee) to explore big spreads, blocks of text, small scale, and other options to express your unique take on the world. There will be tips, ideas for themes, resources -- and FUN. Bring any paints, pens, small objects (buttons, ticket stubs, shells, etc.), short pieces of writing, etc. you may wish to use to first class. |
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photography classes |
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| SHOOTING YOUR BEST #1311 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Jessica Lee Section A: Saturdays, November 6 and 13, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Section B: Thursdays, October 14 and 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $29/M; $32/NM Your digital camera is handy, and lets you shoot thousands of pictures – but do you end up with most being not very interesting? Come learn how to “see” with a camera: to visualize, light, compose and choose effects. We’ll partner with classmates to practice photographing people, and utilize the beautiful Art Center building for both interior and outdoor shots. At the second session, come with some of your best shots (on a thumbdrive, or as prints) for group and instructor feedback on their strong points, and what to build upon. Bring your camera and manual. |
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clay classes |
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| DIG INTO CLAY #1650 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Troy Williams Section A: Mondays, September 13 – October 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Mondays, October 25 – December 6 (no class November 22), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $120 plus materials (to be purchased first night). (Clay: $25 per bag. Depending upon size of projects, students use 1 – 3 bags per term. $10 tool kit optional) You’ll learn fundamentals of ceramics and techniques for wheel thrown vessels, such as bowls, vases and mugs. Once the basic skills have been learned, each class will be personalized to what interests you and the forms you want to achieve. This relaxed and informative environment will be ideal if you’ve always wanted to try throwing on the wheel. Choose both, or either section. This class is offered in collaboration with Bloomington & Richfield Community Education. |
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| UTILITARIAN VESSELS #1653 | REGISTER NOW | |
| David Swenson Section A: Tuesdays, September 14 – October 19, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Tuesdays, October 26 – December 7 (no class November 23), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM Take the next step, as you hone your techniques and skills in this intermediate to advanced class. Sessions will build on your rudimentary skills and focus on addressing solutions to covering forms, altering forms, hand-built appendages and pouring pots. Discussions will include brainstorming of methods, notions about utilitarian pots, and constructive critiquing. *See List of Supplies |
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| RAKU #1609 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Troy Williams Tuesdays, September 14 – October 19, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM This class explores the ancient Raku firing technique, which allows for distinctive coloration and texture of the work. Most of the session will be devoted to making pots or sculptures, with the final two weeks dedicated to firing outdoors. If you are new to clay, you can learn to make pieces on the wheel, while others are invited to strengthen their skills and explore potential of this firing process. *See List of Supplies |
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| FINDING YOUR WAY IN CLAY #1601 | REGISTER NOW | |
| David Swenson Section A: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM In this beginning class, you’ll learn the basics of working with clay: hand building, working on the wheel, using the slab roller and glazing. Demonstrations and individual instruction will help you progress as you become more comfortable with the medium and your projects. *See List of Supplies |
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| TAKE THE WHEEL #1641 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Andrew Urch Section A: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Section B: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM Learn to make pottery on the potter’s wheel. No previous clay experience necessary. We will cover basic throwing, trimming, and glazing techniques through class demonstrations and individual instruction in a cooperative learning environment. Come share the fun! Additional practice time available during open studio hours. *See List of Supplies |
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| DRAWING ON CLAY #1655 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Katie Sherman Section A: Thursdays, September 16 - October 21, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Thursdays, October 28 - December 16 (no class November 11 or 25), 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. $94/M; $105/NM This class combines creativity and techniques of drawing, with 3D enjoyment of working in clay. You'll make bowls, cups and other functional pieces without having to use a potter's wheel. Through incising, etching, wrapping and other techniques you'll create interesting patterns and textures. Beginners, and those with clay experience, are welcome. (Note: instructor is bi-lingual and invites Spanish speakers to attend). *See List of Supplies |
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| POTTERY & SCULPTURE #1643 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Troy Williams Section A: Thursdays, September 16 – October 21, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Section B: Thursdays, October 28 – December 16 (no class November 11 or 25), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM In this class for intermediate and advanced ceramicists, expand your technical skills with wheel and hand building techniques as you examine possibilities with functional (e.g., covered jars, platters) and mixed media/sculptural work. Experiment with form, surface decoration and glazing techniques with coaching from this established potter. *See List of Supplies |
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| CLAY, CLAY AND MORE CLAY #1602 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Rebecca McPeek Section A: Saturdays, September 18 – October 23, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Section B: Saturdays, October 30 – December 11 (no class November 27), 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $113/M; $126/NM Come explore a variety of techniques to build and finish pots. As a beginner, you’ll learn basic handbuilding and the use of a potter’s wheel. If you have experience with clay, you’ll expand your technical skills as you explore both functional and sculptural use of clay. Instructor will demonstrate and coach as you use the wheel, extruder and slab roller. *See List of Supplies |
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fiber arts classes |
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| FELTED BEADS AND JEWELRY #1401 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Leslie Granbeck Section A: Mondays, October 4 – 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Section B: Wednesdays, October 6 – 20, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $73/M; $80/NM (includes supplies) Roll up your sleeves and learn a variety of wet felting techniques. With a little soapy water, transform colorful wool fibers into beads, buttons and pendants to use in jewelry and other accessories. Combine hand-dyed silks and wool for unique cuff-style bracelets, make clasps and closures, and explore a variety of embellishing techniques. Learn several ways to assemble your felted creations into unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Bring from home: 2-3 terry cloth hand towels, a plastic bag, and an apron (waterproof or cloth). |
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| FELTED HOLIDAY SCARF#1402 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Leslie Granbeck Saturday, December 11, noon – 4 p.m. $59/M; $65/NM (includes supplies) Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers to create a beautiful accessory for the holidays, or just to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe. Choose your color palette of beautifully dyed fibers, and then create any design from floral to geometric to abstract. Without knitting or sewing, you'll create a supple scarf using a little soapy water and a unique felting technique. Bring: 2-3 hand towels, an old bath towel, sharp scissors, two plastic grocery bags and an optional cloth or waterproof apron. |
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glass and metals classes |
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| BEGINNING FUSED GLASS #1705 | REGISTER NOW-Section A REGISTER NOW-Section B |
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| Christopher Kelly Section A: Tuesdays, September 14 – October 12, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $148/M; $161/NM (includes supplies and materials) Section B: Tuesdays, September 14 – October 12, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $153/M & NM (includes supplies and materials) Explore beginning techniques in layered, fused colored glass. (Returning and advanced students may use this class as a refresher or studio study with guidance.) Class projects include a tile, small bowl, sun catcher, pendant and coaster set. |
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| INTERMEDIATE FUSED GLASS #1704 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Christopher Kelly Tuesdays, November 2 – December 7 (no class November 23), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $148/M; $161/NM (includes supplies and materials) This class starts with a review of basic techniques of glass fusing, followed by more advanced topics such as lensing and inclusions, with an emphasis on intentional design. Each session a different topic will be covered and students also have the option to do their own projects with instructor guidance. |
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| STAINED GLASS KALEIDOSCOPES #1703 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Christopher Kelly Tuesdays, November 2 – December 7 (no class November 23), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $148/M; $161/NM (includes supplies and materials) Kaleidoscopes are magic – and you don’t need to be a kid to be captivated. In this class, you will make two kaleidoscopes, a small one, and a large one, using different techniques. |
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| FEARLESS FUSERS: LEARN TO CONQUER THE GLASS #1724 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Jim Boles Fridays, October 29 – December 10 (no class November 26), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $177/M; $195/NM (includes supplies and materials) The basics of glass fusing will be taught in an illustrated manner which will demystify the technical aspects of fusing, and get you to the beauty and pleasure of working with this medium. You will learn to use glass cutting tools; the basics of mold making and slumping with fiberboard; be exposed to glass elements such as frit, powder, noodles, paste, and stringer, using strips in forming a glass weave; and learn how these glass elements relate to the principles of design. You'll leave class with some skills, as well as several glass bowls or plates. |
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| PAPERWEIGHTS AND GLASS ORNAMENTS 1716 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Christopher Kelly Wednesdays, November 3 and 17 and December 1, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (total 6 hours classroom, plus 5 hours semi-private studio lab sessions to be arranged) Meets at FKArt Glass 2210 Bryant Ave. N., Minneapolis $173/M; $178/NM (includes all materials and studio fees) Explore hot glass processes as you create a paperweight in a marbled design, and up to eighteen blown glass round ornaments, clear or multi-colored. |
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| HAND-BLOWN GLASS BEADS: BEGINNING #1720 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Scott Garver Saturday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $138/M; $151/NM (includes supplies and materials) Come make wearable art - and take home six or seven beads, plus a gift bead from the instructor. This workshop is for people who've never torched or are just starting out. You'll get a feel for the glass and heat control, as you learn to make basic bead shapes with simple design techniques. You'll be introduced to dot placement, simple stringer pulling, striking and reducing using frit, twisty cane, and such techniques as raking and twisting. |
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| BRONZE JEWELRY AND SMALL SCULPTURE #1820 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Kim Bakken-Parr Saturdays, October 16, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. and October 23, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $73/M; $80/NM (includes supplies and materials) Bronze Clay is one of the new metal clays, composed of 11% tin, 89% copper, water and a non-toxic binder. It’s very flexible and can be rolled, patterned, sculpted and even carved. What you imagine you can create. Not only can you make beautiful jewelry, but also pieces such as wind chimes, bells and small bowls. On day one, you’ll design and create out of bronze clay. Once the pieces are dried and kiln fired, the binding material vaporizes, leaving a solid bronze piece with a density 90@ that of cast bronze. After firing, on day two your pieces will be polished and a patina can be applied. |
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creative writing classes |
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| MEMOIR: PROSE OR POETRY #3509 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Evelyn Klein Sundays, September 19 – October 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $88/M; $95/NM Memoir – life stories – can be shaped as either poetry or prose. Join us as we explore, in a supportive setting, what each has to offer. Short readings will show us possibilities for technique, while guided exercises will help us draft writing which can be further developed between class meetings. We will have opportunity to share our stories with feedback from other students and the instructor. This class welcomes beginning writers as well as those who’ve begun memoir writing and want to experiment with different forms and options. |
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| BEGINNING MEMOIR #3504 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Mary Jean Port Tuesdays, September 28 – October 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $92 Memoir is a writing form to examine our lives – strong or favorite memories of people, places and moments. Together we’ll do writing exercises to bring memory and material from life to make literary art. We’ll talk about the problems in writing about real people, and how to write from fragmentary recollections to create something whole and engaging to a potential audience. There will be in-class opportunities to share your work, and the instructor will provide written feedback, as well. This class is offered in collaboration with Bloomington & Richfield Community Education. |
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| BEGINNING PICTURE BOOK WRITING #3510 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Catherine Urdahl Mondays, October 25 – November 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $88/M; $95/NM This class is for writers interested in developing the skills to write the kinds of books children love. We’ll focus on character, plot, language and theme, as well as the relationship between text and illustration. During the first half of each class, we’ll study published books that illustrate the elements of a strong picture book—and a few that highlight common problems. There will be low-pressure writing exercises and discussion about the publishing process. Students also will have the opportunity for feedback on their writing from the instructor and classmates in a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere. |
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| ART FOR TODDLERS: TWOOSEY DOODLERS #2910 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Elizabeth Olken-Hunt Ages 20 – 48 months, with parent Section A: Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Section B: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8 (no class November 24), 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. $85/M; $93/NM (includes supplies) In this fun parent/child class little ones learn about color, texture, shapes and famous artists while experimenting with a wide variety of mediums from tempera paint to collage, oil pastels, chalk pastels and more. Children leave class with a piece of art each day. Along the way we'll sing songs and read books as parents/caregivers learn what they can do to help nurture their child’s creativity, while enjoying this special time together. Offered in collaboration with Abrakadoodle. |
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| CREATE IN CLAY:ADULT & YOUTH #2614 | REGISTER-Section A or B REGISTER-Section C |
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| Jennifer Galvelis Ages 6 – 12, with adult partner Section A: Fridays, September 17 – October 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Section B: Sundays, October 31 - December 12 (no class November 28), 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sections A and B offered in collaboration with Bloomington & Richfield Community Education: $160 for one child and adult $72 each additional person (includes supplies) Section C: Fridays, October 29 - December 10 (no class November 26), 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $150/M; $165/NM for one child and adult $68/M; $75/NM per each additional person (includes supplies) Explore your creativity together in this class for beginning clay students with an adult partner (parent, aunt/uncle, grandparent, etc.). You'll make cups, bowls, boxes, etc. and small sculpture pieces using various handbuilding and glazing techniques with a creative, dramatic and whimsical flair using your combined imaginations (wheel work at instructor's discretion). |
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| FAMILY FUN SUNDAY: ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR #2014 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Ages 5 – 15, with adult partner Sunday, September 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. $38/M; $42/NM for one child and one adult (includes supplies) $16 for each additional participant. (Limit four children per each adult) Leave the TV and the game boxes at home and enjoy a relaxing afternoon together as a family, creating a painting of a fall flower, in East Asian techniques. You’ll learn how to begin the painting and create a simple composition, as well as to raise and lower the brush to get thick and thin strokes, dark and light tones, and more. |
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| FAMILY GLASS MAKING 2707 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Christopher Kelly Ages 6 and up; at least one parent/guardian per three children Saturday, September 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $32/M; $35/NM per person (includes supplies, materials and firing fees) Spend time together as a family, and make a beautiful piece of layered, color glass. Explore the techniques of color combination, shaping and joining class in preparation for firing. Two weeks after class, you’ll be able to pick up the trivet or bowl you’ve made as a keepsake of your experience. |
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| FAMILY FUN SUNDAY: ACRYLIC PAINTING #2015 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Ages 5 – 15, with adult partner Sunday, October 3, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. $40/M; $44/NM for one child and one adult (includes supplies) $18 for each additional participant. Limit four children (less for children under 7 years old) per each adult. Spend time together as a family, exploring art and creating a painting. One of the traditional subjects of paintings is still-life, in which the artist looks carefully at a group of objects on a table, to render them as realistically as possible. This instructor simplifies the process by providing photographs and tracing guides for those challenged by drawing so everyone can succeed and have fun. We’ll use fast drying acrylic paint for a painting of pears on a toned canvas. Do not wear your favorite clothing to this class, as color mess is part of the fun! |
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| FAMILY FUN SUNDAY: WILD WIRE SCULPTURE #2201 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Emily Sheehan Ages 10 – 16 with adult partner Sundays, October 10 – 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $75/M; $83/NM for one child and adult $35/M; $39/NM per each extra person Inspired by African wire sculpture, you'll bend, shape and coil 20-gauge steel wire and colorful telephone wire to create a whimsical animal menagerie or abstract sculptures. You'll learn techniques like simple 3D planar analysis to plan out forms, and experiment with thin and thick lines, proportion, and more. Do something creative and different as a family, and walk away with new skills and art pieces. Bring safety glasses. |
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| A WRITING ADVENTURE FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAVORIE GROWN-UPS #4302 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Lisa Bullard Ages 4 – 8 with adult partner Saturday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. – noon $40/M; $44/NM (for one adult and one child; includes supplies) This playful workshop is for writing pairs: a child with a favorite adult. Adults are encouraged to bring their interest in writing and their willingness to learn. Children are encouraged to bring their creativity and their ability to play with words. Activities include writing exercises that have proven successful in helping young writers. Everyone will work and write together, but each duo will create their own unique combination of words and pictures so that you will go home with your own story. |
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| ARTS OF MEXICO: DAY OF THE DEAD #2525 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Janelle Doyle Ages 5+ and adult partner (at least one adult per three young children) Saturday, October 30, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $19/M; $21/NM per person (includes supplies) Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) together with traditional arts and crafts from Mexico including "sugar skull" masks, papercut banners, skull bead (polymer clay) necklaces, and shoe box shrines. |
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| ORNAMENTS & JEWELRY FROM PHOTOS #2528 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Janelle Doyle Ages 9+ with adult partner (at least one adult per four children) Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. – noon $19/M; $21/NM per person (includes supplies) Create unique ornaments and jewelry from family photographs and memorabilia you bring to the workshop. Projects include bottle cap frames for charms, scrap paper beads for stringing, and snap bracelets and earrings from laminated photographs. Choose to finish your projects as holiday ornaments or gifts, home decorations, or jewelry. All techniques are also great for scrapbooking! |
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| HOLIDAY PAPER ARTS #2529 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Janelle Doyle Ages 7–10, with adult partner (at least one adult per four children) Saturday, December 4, 10:00 a.m. – noon $17/M; $19/NM per person (includes supplies) Explore the world’s holiday traditions through authentic arts using the simplest of all materials – paper. You will learn a variety of fun techniques for making festive decorations and ornaments including wycinaki papercuts from Poland, fanal lanterns from Haiti, and woven heart baskets from Scandinavia. |
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| FAMILY FUN SUNDAY: PAINTING WITH FOUND OBJECTS #2016 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Heidi E. Nelson Ages 5 – 15, with adult partner Sunday, December 5, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $40/M; $44/NM for one child and one adult (includes supplies) $18 for each additional participant. (Limit four children per each adult) Get the family together for a creative time around the art table. Watercolor paints and fun “found” objects to create a painting using string, plastic wrap, buttons, leaves and washers (provided.) Bring in any special flat objects you want to try using in your painting, too, such as souvenirs from a family trip, holiday bits, objects from around the house, etc. |
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| HOLIDAY INKY: PRINTMAKING FOR TWEENS TO ADULT #2911 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson Ages 11 –14 require an adult partner; older teens & adults may register alone Saturday, December 4, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $59/M; $65/NM (per person; fee includes materials) Roll up your sleeves, get ready to splotch your t-shirt - and make an edition of original prints. You'll learn about line and shape as you design and cut a linoleum print. Explore an abstraction, or realistic image such as patterns of snow and trees (possibly themed for holiday giving). You'll leave with an edition of up to 20 prints, to be signed with your name as artist. Bring a bag lunch. (Note: because of the timeline for ordering supplies, registration deadline for this workshop is November 23). |
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| CLAY MAKING TRADITIONS #2615 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Katie Sherman Ages 9 - 14 Section A: Saturdays, September 18 – October 23, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Section B: Saturdays, October 30 – December 11 (no class November 27), 10:00 a.m. – Noon $84/M; $88/NM (includes supplies) Make useable and decorative clay pieces with traditional techniques from various cultures of the Southwest U.S. and Mexico. Starting with "snake" coils, you'll roll and build bowls and pots, ornamenting them in fun and fascinating ways. Firing and glazing will produce colors to complete your pieces. |
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| PAINT, PRINT & PATTERN #2017 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Jennifer Galvelis Ages 5 – 8 Sundays, September 19 - October 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. $88/M; $97/NM (includes supplies) Learn about the color wheel, and build skills in thinking visually in two-dimensions while having lots of fun making paintings and prints. We'll dip fruits and veggies into pigment, stamping them onto paper in patterns and randomly. We'll use ink and paint, brushes and pads, plus paste, draw and cut to make single pictures and multiple editions for cards, posters and keepsakes. |
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| FAIRY HOUSES #2912 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Janelle Doyle Ages 6 – 9 Saturdays, October 2 and 9, 10:00 am - noon $35/M; $38/NM (supplies included) Have you ever wondered where the fairies in your neighborhood live? Join us in the magical time and you will explore the world of fairies in literature and legend while building a fairy house for your yard or window. We will create these fantastical homes out of all natural materials including leaves, pinecones, shells, and twigs. We will even make our own special clay for creating fairy-sized furniture. |
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| COMIC BOOKS #2913 | REGISTER NOW | |
| Janelle Doyle Ages 7 – 10 Saturdays, October 23 - November 6, 10:00 am – noon $48/M; $53/NM Learn to make comic books the way the professionals do while creating your own short action/adventure story. The first week we will work on character design and drawing figures in motion. The second week will work on storytelling and page layout with activities on drawing to show depth. The third week we will work finish our pages by adding color. |
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