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ArtReach St. Croix offers classes and workshops for all ages in visual, performing and literary arts. You can sign up online, or call 651-439-1465 to register.
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Artist and arts organization Members of ArtReach also offer classes.
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Plastics in Art
Friday, August 6
9 am – 12 pm (meets once)
Use plastic to make functional art and jewelry. We will make a bowl, bracelet and charms.
$25 ($20 + $5 materials)
Instructor: ArtReach Staff
Ages 9-14.
Needle felting
Tuesday, August 10
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Learn the basics of needle felting while making a ladybug pin to wear or pin cushion.
$32 ($20 + $12 materials)
Instructor: Lynn Shafer
Ages 10+.
Painting Expressive Landscapes
Monday - Wednesday, Aug. 16-18
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Work with artist April Mehls to lean about watercolor painting. Create a watercolor underpainting with pastel over the underpainting. The technique creates a beautiful effect. Class meets 3 times.
$70 $60 + $10 materials)
Instructor: April Mehls
Ages 10-14.
Painting on Silk
Saturdays, August 14 and 21
9:30 am – 12:30 pm (meets twice)
The class will work in two methods of painting on silk; an expressive water colour method and a more controlled style in the French inspired “Serti” method which uses a resist to create shapes for painting within. Participants will complete 1-2 usable objects.
$68 (+ materials fee payable to instructor)
Instructor: Barbara Schotl
Ages 16 and older.
Selling and Publishing Your Book
Saturday, August 7
9 am – 5 pm
If you’ve got a book idea growing inside you – or a finished manuscript ready for publication – this class will give you the information you need to get your book published and promoted. It’s designed for writers of all types of books. By the end of the class, you will be well equipped to make your way through the often confusing maze of American book publishing – and to give your book its best chance in the marketplace. $185
Instructor: Scott Edelstein
Adults.
Dog portraits in Watercolor and Acrylics
Tuesdays , August 17 and 24
6 – 9 pm (Register for one or both sessions)
Learn techniques to create a portrait of your favorite pet from a photo. Planning, drawing and design of a portrait of a single dog by painting several small portraits and also discussing color, color theory, values and shapes will be covered in the first session. In the second session we will put it all together to create a larger portrait painting ready for framing.
$30/session (bring your own materials)
Instructor: Deb Magelssen
Ages 16 and older.
Matt Cutting and Framing Workshop
Tuesday, August 24
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Learn to cut single and double mats using a basic mat cutter, an intermediate mat cutter and a professional mat cutter. You will also learn how to use a wall mount media cutter. The secrets to straight bevels, crisp corners and perfect alignment for double mats will be discussed. There will be a demonstration covering the assembly to complete the framing job. After this class you will be able to decide what type of mat cutter fits your needs best. Note: Framing Studio Orientation is required to use the Framing Studio without an instructor present.
Session is $70 ($60 + $10 materials)
Instructor: Carol Marie Parendo
Ages 16 and older.
Framing Studio Orientation
Tuesday, August 31
9:30 am – 11:00 am OR 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Experienced with framing but want a professional space to do your work? ArtReach has a new Framing Studio available for personal use after orientation. Equipment specs are online. You will be informed of the procedures for using the studio including scheduling, material handling, fees for studio and supplies used, and safety. After orientation, use of the studio is $10 per hour.
Orientation session: $30
Instructor: Carol Marie Parendo
Story Telling
meets 4 times:
Thur Sept 9 (7-9pm)
Mon Sept 13 (7-9pm)
Thur Sept 16 (7-9pm)
Mon Sept 20 (7-9pm)
Series $80, $60 for ArtReach members
We all have stories worth telling. We all want to tell them well. These four low-stress and fun sessions with master storyteller, Loren Niemi, will let you identify, explore the basics of where to begin, what point of view serves your purpose, how to shape narrative, accentuate humor, build suspense, make emotional connections, arrive at a satisfying ending and most of all, practice telling your stories.
Instructor: Loren Niemi is a masterful storyteller of philosophically engaging and emotionally nuanced tales, Fringe Festival performer and coach. He has taught Storytelling in the Theater program at Metro State University since 1991, as well as providing storytelling workshops around the country for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. Loren is the author of "The Book of Plots" (Llumina Press) and co-author with Elizabeth Ellis of the critically acclaimed, "Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking About Difficult Stories" (August House Publishers).
Ages 16 & up.
Art Classes offered by ArtReach Alliance ...
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@whitebeararts.org, website www.whitebeararts.org.
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.
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.
PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH MARY JO VAN DELL
Mary Jo Van Dell Studio
Stillwater, Minnesota
Artists working in oils or acrylics are invited to bring works in progress or new ideas and a blank canvas for painting. Mary Jo, an established artist and professional oil painter for 30 years will direct the class, instructing each participant individually. You will be encouraged to develop and maintain your own painting style and personal growth as an artist. Technique, color mixing, composition and other areas essential to mastering your own works will be taught. This is an opportunity to foster your creative talent in a non-competitive and relaxed environment. The Studio, located in downtown Stillwater, is very bright, spacious and inspiring. For questions or to sign up for the class call Mary Jo at (651) 303-3295 or email her at maryjo@maryjovandell.com, or visit www.maryjovandell.com
Rivertown Fine Art Studio,
Kami Polzin: Representational Oil Painter and Instructor
242 N Main St,
Stillwater MN 55082
phone 651-210-4337
Kami Polzin is a highly sought after painter and instructor here in the St Croix Valley and abroad. Her painting and teaching has earned her numerous awards and has led her to Europe 2 years in a row where she painted and taught in the hills on Tuscany. Her passion and enthusiasm for painting is contagious and inspirational!
Kami's skills in interpreting nature in a simplified and direct manner have been fine tuned over many years of painting both in the studio and outside from life. Her ability to pass that on to her students in an inspirational way has built a reputation amongst students and painters throughout the St. Croix Valley and beyond
Kami Polzin holds weekly classes in oil painting instruction as well as workshops in Still life and Plein Air. Please visit her web site for further class information and description.
www.kamipolzin.com
www.kamipolzin.blogspot.com
Photography Classes with Curtis Dale
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. Visit www.curtisdale.com for more info.
Caminito Art Studio LLC
Caminito Art Studio is an open pottery studio where artists and aspiring artists (of ALL ages) alike can use pottery wheels, hand-building tables and glazes to create ceramic art (we will fire your work). It is a place to unplug from daily routine and stress, a therapeutic session of sorts. It is a place to meet other artists at diverse levels of proficiency, exchanging thoughts and ideas. We invite you to come and enjoy our relaxing atmosphere, be inspired by the various art media in the studio, and feel the joy of creating beautiful pottery! They offer workshops and open studio time. Visit their website for more information.
Caminito Art Studio LLC, Located in Hudson, WI. Phone: 715-381-7311 caminito08@yahoo.com
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 escape 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://www.mudslingerpottery.net
Belle Ballet
129 ½ Main St., Stillwater, MN.
Cheri Bell is the founder and director of Belle Ballet. She brings to the classroom a passion for ballet and a love of teaching that has spanned over four decades. Ms. Bell continues to perform and to advance her teaching technique by observing professional teachers and dancers nationally and internationally.
Classes include Preschool Ballet, Adult Ballet (Tea and Tendus) and Vaganova Russian Ballet Training (ages 5 and up). More advanced classes and pointe are offered as two or more day a week programs.
An audition class will be conducted the second Saturday of each month for intermediate
and advanced student placement. Please reserve a place by calling 651-343-8750.
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
additional activities coming soon.
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