Art Classes by ArtReach Alliance Members

Photography Classes with Curtis Dale
Rivertown Studio, 242 N Main, Stillwater, MN
Curtis offers classes and workshops to help novices, professionals, and those in-between to take better pictures. Small group and private instruction are also available. Curtis has experience in fine art, commercial, and journalism photography, is equally at home with film and digital methods, and uses Photoshop (tm) daily.

There are offerings for adults in all seasons; kid's classes are offered during the summer. Get detailed information and register on-line or by mail at www.curtisdale.com

Art St. Croix presents Fall Art Classes with Greg Keller and Libby Casey Irwin

Art Instruction With Greg Keller: Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere. Ask questions, increase skills, observe demonstrations, enjoy hands-on projects, and explore your creativity. Class participants will enjoy Greg's positive attitude and perspective about art and use of leisure time. Learn new skills. Supplies provided, or bring projects to work on. Greg's students say: "I love this class and Greg's teaching style." "I feel comfortable and I'm having fun and learning."

Participants are invited to submit their work for Art St. Croix's next LIVING CREATIVELY exhibit at the Lake Elmo Regional Art Center in March.

Art Studio & Class: Wednesday mornings, 10:30 - 12:30 pm on September 5, 12, 19 and October 3, 10, 17
Location: Hope Church, 7910 15th Street N., Oakdale, MN (approximately 1 mile east of Oakdale City Hall)

WORDSEEDS, a creative writing workshop with Libby Casey Irwin, M.F.A. WORDSEEDS will provide a path to the inner voice through poems, stories, journal-keeping, and prose. Contact Libby at caseystudio@comcast.net or call 651-738-7223 if you have any questions.

Participants are invited to submit their work for Art St. Croix's next IN YOUR WORDS OR THEIRS reading event in November or for the LIVING CREATIVELY exhibit at the Lake Elmo Regional Art Center in March.

Classes meet Fridays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm at Courage St. Croix

All levels of interest are welcome; register for one or all four sessions. There is no charge. Please let us know if you require adaptive accommodations.

This series of events and classes coordinated by Art St. Croix, leads to IN YOUR WORDS OR THEIRS on November 3, and will conclude with the LIVING CREATIVELY Exhibit in March 2008. The exhibit will feature creative work by visual artists, writers, and performers living with disabilities. These classes are made possible by a grant from Thrivent Financial Services.

White Bear Center for the Arts
2228 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake
The White Bear Center for the Arts offers classes for all ages. Phone 651.407.0597, Fax 651.429.1569, e-mail wbca@usfamily.net, website www.whitbeararts.org.

River Isle - Instruction in knitting and sewing
Fiber artists Phyllis Smith offers individual and small group instruction in knitting and sewing.
Contact river-isle@earthlink.net or visit www.river-isle.com

Studio 61 art workshops and classes
216 E. 4th St. Hastings, MN
Art classes for all ages 651-438-3488 or studio61art@hotmail.com or www.studio61art@hotmail.com.

Watercolor Classes
Add some exciting color to your life! Come join our beginning and continuing watercolor classes. Judy Fawcett and Karen Lienke are experienced artists who co-teach the classes at Christ United Methodist Church, 2500 Hudson Place in Maplewood. Classes are on Monday mornings 9 a.m.-noon, and Monday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m. in 4-week sessions October through May. The church is on the frontage road on the south side of I-94 across from 3M. To register or if you have questions call/email Judy Fawcett at 651-731-2972/jfawcett@fastmail.us, or call Karen Lienke at 651-735-7389. Each 4-week session is $45.

Pottery Classes, Studio Time, Reduction Firing, Gallery
Mudslinger Pottery is a studio in the historic town of Afton. Mudslinger Pottery has been created as a happy place where people can excape their busy world and explore their creativity through the day. For information contact Kevin O'Hara at 651-270-3330, email mudslingerpottery@comcast.net or website http://home.comcast.net/~ohara-srt-studio.

The Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust St, Hudson, WI 54016
The Phipps Center for the Arts has celebrated the creative spirit for over 20 years by offering exciting performances, outstanding exhibitions, and professional instruction for everyone. Phone (715) 386-2305, website www.thephipps.org.

Valley Dance and Fitness Inc.
2000 Industrial Blvd, Stillwater
Fun dance classes for all ages from ballet to ballroom, jazz to modern, tap, hip hop and more. Phone 651-439-8696 or out of state residents: 1-800-985-8696, email VDFinc@hotmail.com, Website:
www.valleydanceandfitness.com.

Oil Painting classes with Kami Polzin
Mondays - 10:00-1:00 or Mondays - 6:00-9:00
Location - Rivertown Studio 242 N Main St Stillwater MN 55082
Contact 651-210-4337 or www.kamipolzin.com
Kami offers an open studio class with many critiques and lectures through out the session. This class is designed to teach anyone from beginner to very the advanced painter. Kami's inspirational lectures and demonstrations will help your painting and teach you the fundamental elements it takes to make a great painting. During summer sessions classes will work outdoors on location. Starting in September classes will be held back in the studio. Visit her classes and workshops page for more information.

Other Activities

GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM
SCANDIA, MN
GUIDED TOURS AVAIABLE    
May through October Fri/Sat/Sun. 1-4pm
Adults: $4.00 & children under 12 free
Group tours/meals welcome: 651-433-3430

Gammelgarden, a Swedish immigrant museum, is celebrating its 35th year, has five log buildings from the mid-1800’s, including a church, parsonage, barn, and peasant cottage. Guided tours are available weekend afternoons May through October. The Visitor Center (Valkommen Hus) with gift shop is open daily from May through December. This season we are observing the 300th birthday of Carl von Linnaeus, the renowned Swedish botanist.

Many activities for children and families have been planned for this year. Discover our 11 uniquely designed  5 foot concrete Dala Horses placed around the city of Scandia!   Please watch for events to be further publicized. For information about tours and special events: 651-433-5053                   www.scandiamn.com/gammelgarden