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A494W26 Oil & Acrylic One-Day Workshop, Wednesday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Michele Combs
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Here's your chance to get some expert help with an image you've been meaning to paint! Bring a variety of reference photos of anything you’d like to paint. Michele will begin by demonstrating her painting process and how she plans out a painting, so you can be more successful with yours. Emphasizing composition, she'll teach you to use value and color comparisons to help you capture the story you want to tell. Individual help at your easel. Bring your painting supplies or see the website for suggested materials. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 9/9/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 142.00 ea.

A411W26 Awakening Creativity, Saturday, September 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Humiston
Skill level: ALL

Have you forgotten to nurture the sense of creativity that makes art-making possible? Enjoy what you're doing, but curious about how to expand your practice? Tired of the same old same old, or did your last creative endeavor involve crayons and a coloring book? Need a warm-up before jumping back into art? We'll do many creative and varied exercises designed to enhance artistic thinking, using a journal that you can keep for inspiration and reference. The emphasis will be on the experience, not on creating finished pieces. Some materials provided; see suggested materials list on the website for the rest.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 9/19/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 78.00 ea.

A977W26 Ceramic Mosaics: an Introduction, Thursday, September 24, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Caron Learned
Skill level: ALL

Learn the basics of this ancient art form by creating your own ceramic mosaic wall panel - perfect for wall décor, a functional trivet on the table, or a one-of-a-kind gift. Work from an image or improvise an abstract design. Use pieces of mosaic tile like brushstrokes of paint - different colors for contrast, or similar colors to create richness and depth. We'll cover design and layout, ceramic tile cutting techniques (not as hard as it sounds!), how to glue and transfer, and tips and tricks for grouting your mosaic. Fun to do with a friend! Closed-toed shoes required. All materials and tools are provided; price includes $30 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 9/24/2026 at 5:30PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 128.00 ea.

A979W26 Ceramic Mosaics: an Introduction, Saturday, October 17, 1 - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Caron Learned
Skill level: ALL

Learn the basics of this ancient art form by creating your own ceramic mosaic wall panel - perfect for wall décor, a functional trivet on the table, or a one-of-a-kind gift. Work from an image or improvise an abstract design. Use pieces of mosaic tile like brushstrokes of paint - different colors for contrast, or similar colors to create richness and depth. We'll cover design and layout, ceramic tile cutting techniques (not as hard as it sounds!), how to glue and transfer, and tips and tricks for grouting your mosaic. Fun to do with a friend! Closed-toed shoes required. All materials and tools are provided; price includes $30 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 10/17/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 128.00 ea.

B979W26 Ceramic Mosaics: an Introduction, Saturday, December 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Caron Learned
Skill level: ALL

Learn the basics of this ancient art form by creating your own ceramic mosaic wall panel - perfect for wall décor, a functional trivet on the table, or a one-of-a-kind gift. Work from an image or improvise an abstract design. Use pieces of mosaic tile like brushstrokes of paint - different colors for contrast, or similar colors to create richness and depth. We'll cover design and layout, ceramic tile cutting techniques (not as hard as it sounds!), how to glue and transfer, and tips and tricks for grouting your mosaic. Fun to do with a friend! Closed-toed shoes required. All materials and tools are provided; price includes $30 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 12/12/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 128.00 ea.

A644W26 Gel Plate Printmaking, Saturday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lynn F. Pierson
Skill level: ALL

Create colorful prints without using a press or irritating solvents! Gel printing, using a polymer gel plate, offers an accessible printmaking method and cleans up easily, allowing you to create images more quickly and experimentally than other printmaking techniques. You can layer images, and incorporate stamps and stencils to expand your options. We'll work on a smaller scale that allows you to complete three or four images. Price includes $35 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 9/26/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 113.00 ea.

A969W26 Glass Mosaics, Saturdays, September 26 - October 3, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Vogl
Skill level: ALL

Discover the art of making mosaics - or try out some new ideas if you've done it before! Bring your creativity and learn to clip and cut glass and apply grout to your own design. We'll work with stained glass as the primary material to create two mosaic works of art - one for you; one for gifting?. Feel free to bring any small treasures (buttons, beads, single earrings, keys, coins) you may want to incorporate into your art (optional). Price includes $20 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 8
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 9/26/2026 and ending 10/3/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 201.00 ea.

B969W26 Glass Mosaics, Wednesdays, December 2 - 9, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Vogl
Skill level: ALL

Discover the art of making mosaics - or try out some new ideas if you've done it before! Bring your creativity and learn to clip and cut glass and apply grout to your own design. We'll work with stained glass as the primary material to create two mosaic works of art - one for you; one for gifting? Feel free to bring any small treasures (buttons, beads, single earrings, keys, coins) you may want to incorporate into your art (optional). Price includes $20 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 8
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 12/2/2026 and ending 12/9/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 201.00 ea.

A319W26 Flower Arranging for the Holidays, Thursday, October 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Enge
Skill level: ALL

Celebrate the season with flowers! Pick up some ideas for creating arrangements to enhance your home or those of family and friends. The instructor will share her award-winning floral design skills with you in this relaxing evening workshop. You'll leave with some new tips for making arrangements and inspiration to create more. Bring one or two vases, one shorter (about 6") and one medium height (about 9"), and garden shears or hand pruner. Price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 10/1/2026 at 6:30PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 85.00 ea.

A860W26 Torch-Fired Silver Clay Jewelry, Tuesdays, October 6 & 13, 6 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Sarah Bober
Skill level: ALL

Learn how to make silver jewelry without saws or power tools by using precious metal clay. This flexible medium can be rolled, stamped, cut, and manipulated like traditional clay. Finished pieces are kiln or torch-fired to become 99.9% pure silver. Each week, students will learn and apply new techniques for working with metal clay and create a variety of unique jewelry designs. All tools provided. Price includes $60 materials fee, which includes 14 grams of silver clay. Additional clay may be purchased during class for the subsequent weeks.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 10/6/2026 and ending 10/13/2026 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 215.00 ea.

A767W26 Kumihimo - Japanese Braiding, Fridays, October 9 - 23, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
Skill level: ALL

Use an ancient braiding technique to make contemporary cords that become jewelry and trimmings. Evidence of these braids goes back to years BCE. Current techniques and new materials bring it up to date. Discover amazing ways to combine pattern and color to dazzle the eye. Students will learn how to braid and how to add beads to create a one of a kind beaded bracelet. All materials provided; price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Friday starting 10/16/2026 and ending 10/30/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 258.00 ea.

A647W26 Linoleum Block Printing Workshop, Mondays, October 12-19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bill Reynolds
Skill level: ALL

Explore printmaking without using a press! Linoleum block printmaking offers accessibility and immediacy, allowing you to pull prints as soon as you've completed your design. Cutting an image or design into a linoleum surface, you can begin with a simple image and add details as you go or experiment with texture and pattern - relief printing with linoleum blocks can be as bold or as detailed as you want it to be. We'll have time to experiment, create our designs, re-work them if necessary, and pull prints. Bring images for inspiration, use images provided by the instructor, or improvise an abstraction. Block prints can be displayed framed or used as cards. All materials provided. Price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 10
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 10/12/2026 and ending 10/19/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 180.00 ea.

A480W26 Loosen Up: Painting Portraits with Speed and Style, Monday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Instructor: Richard Merchán
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Not all portraits demand days and weeks of labor. Learn to capture the essence of a sitter's appearance to create portraits quickly. Work with an established portrait artist to learn his 30-minute method. Beginning with a demo and inspiration, we'll work from live head/shoulder models. You can also bring someone to portray, or paint from images of your subject. Emphasis will be on working loosely to complete several paintings over the course of the day. This technique is ideal for artists with mid-level to advanced skill, but painters of all levels will gain useful insights into the portrait process. Work in oils, acrylics, or watercolors; see suggested materials list on the website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break. Price includes model fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 10/12/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 182.00 ea.

A472W26 Drawn to Color: Drawing with Colored Pencils, Monday & Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Bonnie Lauber-Westover
Skill level: ALL

Take your drawings to a new level with color! Learn the colored pencil techniques that create deep, luminous color. First, we'll learn to achieve brilliant effects with colored pencils. Then you'll use these skills to create a still life with bold hues and an evocative sense of atmosphere. Along the way, we'll discuss composition, color selection, and layering techniques to bring out the full potential of this versatile and accessible medium. See materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 10/12/2026 and ending 10/16/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 155.00 ea.

A488W26 Painting Skies, Thursday, October 15, 6 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Kevin Kluever
Skill level: ALL

Whether you're painting landscapes or need a background for a portrait, you can improve your work by learning to paint better skies! Working from a variety of examples, we'll study different approaches to rendering what's above and learn how to capture them in our own work. Bring your acrylic painting materials and enough painting surfaces to try some different techniques and styles.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 10/15/2026 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 78.00 ea.

A438W26 Encaustic Painting: Working with Wax, Friday, October 16, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jodi Reeb
Skill level: ALL

Explore creating the translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. You'll have plenty of studio time and one-on-one instruction as you create paintings that develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. All levels welcome. Price includes $50 materials fee. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 10
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 10/16/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 207.00 ea.

A052W26 Gorgeous Glass / Holiday Ornaments, Friday, October 16, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL

Create sparkling, brilliant holiday decorations in fused glass! You will be guided through the process of designing your projects, cutting the glass with special tools, and assembling your piece so it is kiln ready for fusion. You may want to take more than one of these workshops once you see how much fun it is for both beginners and advanced fusers. Ideas for ornaments will be available to get you started, then explore the creative designs in your own unique pieces. Price includes $25 fee for firing; all materials and tools are provided. Completed projects will be ready for pickup two weeks after being kiln-fired by instructor.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 10/16/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 91.00 ea.

B727W26 Saori Weaving Workshop - Multigenerational, Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien
Skill level: ALL

Founded in Japan in 1968, Saori weaving is contemporary, free-style weaving without restrictions about what or how to weave. It emphasizes exploration, group learning, and self-expression, recognizing the difference between machines and people. In the process of creating, the maker identifies their true self. You will be guided in the basic steps to get you started, but the final form of your project will be a collaboration between you and your weaving. Your Saori loom will be prepared for you in advance, so you can begin weaving right away. All materials are provided, but if you have materials you'd like to incorporate into your project (yarn, strips of fabric, etc.) feel free to bring them. Price includes $20 materials fee. Students ages 9 and up may register with or without an accompanying adult.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 11/14/2026 at 10:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 98.00 ea.

B644W26 Gel Plate Printmaking II, Thursday, November 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lynn F. Pierson
Skill level: ALL

Moving beyond the translucent gel prints of previous workshops, this time we'll be creating multicolor opaque prints without using a press or irritating solvents! Gel printing, using a polymer gel plate, offers an accessible printmaking method and cleans up easily, allowing you to create images more quickly and experimentally than other printmaking techniques. You can layer images, and incorporate stamps and stencils to expand your options. We'll work on a smaller scale that allows you to complete three or four images. Price includes $35 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 11/12/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 113.00 ea.

B437W26 Creating Collages with an Artistic Voice, Friday/Saturday, November 13-14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

This workshop is an opportunity to explore and learn the dynamic of designing and making collages. The workshop is constructed so you can learn from your instructor and the other participants. In the first half the instructor will walk you through the steps of putting a collage together, discussing both the practical and esthetic considerations. The second half is set up for you to focus on making your own collage(s). A materials list is available on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 11/13/2026 and ending 11/14/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 155.00 ea.

B052W26 Gorgeous Glass / Holiday Ornaments, Saturday, November 14, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL

Create sparkling, brilliant holiday decorations in fused glass! You will be guided through the process of designing your projects, cutting the glass with special tools, and assembling your piece so it is kiln ready for fusion. You may want to take more than one of these workshops once you see how much fun it is for both beginners and advanced fusers. Ideas for ornaments will be available to get you started, then explore the creative designs in your own unique pieces. Price includes $25 fee for firing; all materials and tools are provided. Completed projects will be ready for pickup two weeks after being kiln-fired by instructor.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 11/14/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 91.00 ea.

B735W26 Cozy Hooked Mug Mat Workshop, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Laurie Lausen
Skill level: ALL

Flowers, foliage, birds... In this workshop, you'll choose a favorite image and learn the basic techniques of rug hooking while creating a small mug mat. You'll enjoy this early method of making rugs by pulling loops of wool fabric through a linen backing, and the result will be your very own design! All materials included. Bring simple design ideas or choose a template. Price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 12/5/2026 and ending 12/12/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 180.00 ea.

B053W26 Gorgeous Glass / Holiday Ornaments, Saturday, December 5, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL

Create sparkling, brilliant holiday decorations in fused glass! You will be guided through the process of designing your projects, cutting the glass with special tools, and assembling your piece so it is kiln ready for fusion. You may want to take more than one of these workshops once you see how much fun it is for both beginners and advanced fusers. Ideas for ornaments will be available to get you started, then explore the creative designs in your own unique pieces. Price includes $25 fee for firing; all materials and tools are provided. Completed projects will be ready for pickup two weeks after being kiln-fired by instructor.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 12/5/2026 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 91.00 ea.

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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. 

 

* Phone lines will be open Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to take class registrations.  

  

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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