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D400AM26 Special Projects Painting / June 8 - 12 -9AM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
June 8 - 12, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

This camp is for young people who love to paint and want to try more techniques. You may bring in your own ideas for special projects or make use of prompts from the artist - instructor. There will be some painting exercises but most of class time will be spent to complete more finished artworks of your own creation. Acrylic paint, canvases, paint, brushes, paper will all be provided. You will practice the art of painting and complete projects as you deepen your understanding of light, shadow, color, dimension, composition, and subject matter. Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 6/8/2026 and ending 6/12/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D400PM26 Drawing Studio / June 8 - 12 -1PM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
June 8 - 12, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore drawing with sketching prompts. Each class will offer projects that help you understand shading, dimension, expression, composition, contrast and other formal concepts. You will try your hand at still lifes, architectural drawing, shapes and forms, fantasy, self portraits, gallery artwork and more, while learning to see light and shadow. This is an experiential, open studio that offers personal feedback and group crtitiques. Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 6/8/2026 and ending 6/12/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D401AM26 Illustration Studio / June 15 - 19 - 9AM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
June 15 - 19, 9:00 a.m.

Let's find out how to illustrate a story. Begin with something that happened to you. Some examples will be shown in class to prompt you. You will draw your way with pens and watercolors as you tell your tale with mostly pictures. Adding words is an option but the focus will be on making your drawings show moods, actions, reactions, adventure, drama, and locations. Pages will be formatted into book style 'cells' as your story progresses. Last thing will be making a book cover to house this tale of your own making. This is a relaxed class with fantastic outcomes using pens, inks, watercolors and colored pencils. Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 6/15/2026 and ending 6/19/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D401PM26 Expressive Landscapes / June 15 - 19 -1PM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
June 15 - 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Experiment with a variety of water-based painting techniques as you paint landscapes. Choose a color palette that will bring out the beauty of the scenes. There are so many ways to expressively apply paint to canvas, you will try out brush handling, painting with palette knives, and mark-making with sponges, paper, and more. Learn how color affects moods, size, perception. You will see examples of paintings from art history where artists used colors and brush work in expressive ways. Enrollment limited to 16. Registration open to 10-15 year olds (Groups C & D)
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 6/15/2026 and ending 6/19/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D402AM26 Sketchbook Studio / June 22 - 26 -9AM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
June 22 - 26, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

If you have ever thought about creating your own custom sketchbooks or journals, this camp is for you. Explore the world of bookbinding and junk journaling with a variety of mediums and techniques, including paper-making, collage, ink, and more. Campers will learn how to create their own sketchbooks from cover to spine, ways to repurpose and customized existing books, and experiment with how to fill them. Enrollment limited to 16.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 6/22/2026 and ending 6/26/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D402PM26 Stone Carving / June 22 - 26 -1PM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
June 22 - 26, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Take a chip off the old block and rock like a sculptor, transforming a limestone block into three-dimensional art. This is the real thing - banging, chiseling, then filing and sanding to finish. Safety with traditional carving techniques will be taught. Historical sculptures and artists will be referenced. Enrollment limited to 12. Registration open to 10-15 year olds (Groups C & D)
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 6/22/2026 and ending 6/26/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 280.00 ea.

D403AM26 Ceramic Style / July 6 - 10 -9:00 a.m.
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 6 - 10, 9:00 a.m.

Personal things like soap dishes, trinket trays, votive holders, and artworks will be made by you, for you. Using hand-building techniques you will create some things for your room and for yourself in this camp. You will learn about surface design techniques and patterns to create texture and interest, or add color to your creations. This is about your unique, personal style. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process estimated pick-up is three weeks after the class.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/6/2026 and ending 7/10/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 291.00 ea.

D403PM26 Style ReMix / July 6 - 10 -1PM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 6 - 10, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Upcycle your clothing into your own personal fashion statements. Bring clothing from home or use ours to incorporate materials into new outfits. Gain experience with patterns and basic sewing construction terms. Personalize with embroidery stitches, fabric painting and printing techniques. This is a fun camp for new ideas as you mix it up and recreate your clothing with style. (Groups C & D) Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/6/2026 and ending 7/10/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 280.00 ea.

D404AM26 Cafe Style Sketching / July 13 - 17 -9AM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 13 - 17, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Welcome to cafe style art. In this camp you will be able to create sketches of people, places and things found as you watch the world go by. If you enjoy drawing and sketching, or doodling in class this camp is for you. Most artists love to sit and have a coffee at a cafe, sketching scenes and people. You will see examples of art that began at a cafe, and create your own cafe style artworks as you go. You may use your sketches for more finished pieces as you travel the world in this fun camp. Enrollment limited to 16. (Groups C & D)
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/13/2026 and ending 7/17/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D404PM26 Cardboard Craze / July 13 - 17 -1PM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 13 - 17, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This sculpture class will show you some amazing things artists are doing with cardboard. This flexible, durable and neutral material is free all around us. It comes in many formats: sheets, tubes, boxes, and can be cut, painted, stickered, scored, torn, bent, glued, taped. You get the idea so bring yourself, your ideas and your curiosity as we take cardboard sculpture to new heights. (Groups C & D) Enrollment limited to 16
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/13/2026 and ending 7/17/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D405AM26 Color Schemes / July 20 - 24 - 9AM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 20 - 24, 9 a.m. - Noon

This camp will focus on color studies with acrylic paint and oil pastels. You will learn about how colors relate and react in different combinations. Each day with begin with an exercise in color schemes. Then you will use what you learn in a painting of your own choice. Color theory can be fun especially when you apply it to a subject you love. You will learn about light, color, value, and hear some stories about colors that will amaze you. Enrollment limited to 16.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/20/2026 and ending 7/24/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D405PM26 Tabletop Ceramic Treasures / July 20 - 25 -1PM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 20 - 24, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore the art of ceramics by making things to use everyday at your table. Starting with various handbuilding techniques you may use molds, pinch, coil, slab and other construction approaches to create bowls, small plates, mugs, vases, and more. You may design your own pattern or make each piece in a unique design. Examples from around the world will be explored as you create your own delightful pieces for home use. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, estimated pick-up is three weeks after the camp. (Groups C & D) Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/20/2026 and ending 7/24/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 291.00 ea.

D406AM26 Portrait Expressions / July 27 - 31 - 9a.m.
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 27 - 31, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Learning to paint people just takes practice. In this class each day will have prompts to get you making portraits of people around you or people you love. You will take a look at portraits by all kinds of artists. You may try a self portrait or animal portrait along the way. There are many ways to capture someone's special qualities, and painting is a fun way to do it. Composition, color, spontaneity, and lighting will be emphasized in this acrylic painting camp. Enrollment limited to 16.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/27/2026 and ending 7/31/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D406PM26 Stone Carving / July 27 - 31 -1PM
Ages 10 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
July 27 - 31, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Take a chip off the old block and rock like a sculptor, transforming a limestone block into three-dimensional art. This is the real thing - banging, chiseling, then filing and sanding to finish. Safety with traditional carving techniques will be taught. Historical sculptures and artists will be referenced. Enrollment limited to 12. Registration open to 10-15 year olds (Groups C & D)
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 7/27/2026 and ending 7/31/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 280.00 ea.

D407AM26 Jewelry Studio / August 3 - 7 -9AM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
August 3 - 7, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Just BEAD it! Create your own eye catching jewelry using an assortment of beads, threads, wires, findings and ideas. This camp will focus on a variety of beading techniques and kinds of beads. Projects may include bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings. You will create unique pieces that will be fun to wear and share with others. Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 8/3/2026 and ending 8/7/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D407PM26 Mixed Media Design / August 3 - 7 -1PM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
August 3 - 7, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Combining different mediums in the same artwork can create dynamic art pieces. This camp will play around with paint, collage and drawing to achieve layered effects. You will design illustrations in this camp that will explore stillness and motion through the use of multimedia techniques. Enrollment limited to 16.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 8/3/2026 and ending 8/7/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D408AM26 Figure Drawing / August 10 - 14 9AM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
August 10 - 14, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

This camp will have you at an easel observing people as subjects. You will learn to do quick sketches, gestural drawing, as well as more in depth studies. You will start out drawing, then use your sketches to create more careful artworks of people that will teach you patience, observation, and the fun of making special artworks with added details to personalize your work. This is a relaxed class that will change how you see others. Enrollment limited to 12.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 8/10/2026 and ending 8/14/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D408PM26 Japanese Art Mix / August 10 - 14 1PM
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
August 10 - 14, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In this camp you will explore the use of pens, inks, watercolors, and papers as you learn about Japanese painting styles. Creating your own zen artworks as you see examples of both traditional and contemporary Japanese artworks along the way. This camp is a hands-on trip to Japan, as you learn about and experiment with new techniques and traditional methods. Enrollment limited to 16.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting 8/10/2026 and ending 8/14/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 270.00 ea.

D409PM26 Art of Illustration / Aug 17 -20 1PM (4 day camp)
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
August 17 - 20, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free up your imagination to draw your own characters, stories, settings and worlds. You will draw from your own experiences and personal interests to create characters and the places they live. Class will include prompts to jumpstart your development and worldbuilding. You will examine facial expressions, poses, backgrounds, settings and more. Experiment with shading, values, and lighting techniques to improve your drawings. This class will use a variety of pencils, pens, and markers.
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting 8/17/2026 and ending 8/20/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 216.00 ea.

D409AM26 Watercolor Scenes / Aug 17 - 20 9AM (4 day camp)
Ages 13 to 15
Skill Level: ALL
August 17 - 20, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Experience the magic of watercolor painting as we delve into watercolor fundamentals. Mix colors on a palette or directly on your paper, witnessing how pigments swirl and blend together for exciting results. Learn brush handling techniques to create a variety of shapes and lines. Explore both wet-into-wet and wet-into-dry painting techniques. Try out some fun techniques to create texture in your paintings. Enrollment limited to 16.(4 Day Camp)
Classes scheduled every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting 8/17/2026 and ending 8/20/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 216.00 ea.

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Wayzata, MN 55391

 

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Hours
Monday          9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday         9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday    9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday        9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday             9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday         9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(mid-June through August, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Sunday            closed

The building is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day*, Memorial Day and the last week in August through Labor Day.* There is no open studio when the building is closed. 

 

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
   
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