CLASSES AND EVENTS
These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Oils Made Easy
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Watercolor Batik with Diane
Dates: July 9, 10 & 11
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $125 Class Size: 16 Location: Faith Lutheran Church, Bagley Watercolor batik is done on rice paper which will be supplied by the instructor. At the heart of the design is the use of watercolor and the blending of color to give your painting depth along with using complementary colors to make your painting pleasing to the eye. When held up to the light it will have the appearance of stained glass, however, when “floating“ your painting on a white background, you will have a beautiful finished product ready to be framed!
The instructor will supply the three images you will be working with: One is of chickadees in a pine tree, one is lady slippers and the final is a vase of sunflowers. Crockpots of wax and specific brushes for the wax, and also the ironing boards and irons will be furnished. When finished with the waxing process, we iron out the wax using an iron and ironing board. Participant Details:
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Watercolor Impressionism: Loose and Free with Michael HolterDates: July 29 - 31, 2025
Time: 10 am - 4:00 pm Location: Faith Lutheran Church, Bagley, MN Cost: $150 Class size limited to 15 Bring your own lunch This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic watercolors that include intimate details on wood, metal, glass. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions with attention to the detail to make texture seem real. We will discuss and work on turning these subjects into interesting and exciting paintings.
We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure that all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience. Each day you will work on paintings and engage in exercises that will solidify the content that you are working on and spend time viewing current masterpieces. We will discuss the methods and the impact that these artists achieve using their techniques. Michael will demonstrate his approach to creating his award-winning paintings and show you several high-speed video demonstrations to enhance the instruction. You will have ample time to successfully complete your own paintings. Michael welcomes novice and advanced students and tailors the experience to individual needs. |
Bringing A Scene to Life Plein Aire Workshop With Scott Lloyd Anderson
Dates: August 5, 6 & 7, 2025
Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: 9 Central Street W, downtown Bagley Cost: $150 Class Size Limit: 10 Plein air’s not that scary! Yes, it’s challenging, but there are strategies to help get that sense of light. This workshop will focus on the craft of painting outside. This workshop is open to acrylic and watercolor painters as well. Like hunting or fishing, it takes practice. There are simple, time-honored approaches to simplify a scene and get a sense of the day. Sure, you can find these on YouTube, but this workshop will work with you individually. Everyone has their own style and level of experience. Most important, the class will give you an appreciation of how plein air is really about learning how to see––seeing space, seeing subtle value relationships, and seeing color. Scott’s previous career as a magazine art director greatly informs his art. For the past 23 years, he has participated in many plein air events and exhibitions across the country, winning a few along the way. His art has been featured in national magazines like Southwest Art, Plein Air, American Art Collector, and Art Aficionado. “I love the honesty of painting outdoors from nature.” Scott says, “A plein air painting is like a musical performance recorded live.” This past winter, he exhibited his paintings of snowmen, or snowfolk as he calls them, at Zeller Studio in Hopkins, MN. This summer he’ll teach a plein air workshop at The Atelier in Minneapolis. Presently, he teaches oil painting at the Edina Art Center and Minnetonka Center for the Arts, as well as his own independent workshops. Visit ScottLloydAnderson.com |
Preparing for Fall Colors, 2 Session Photography Workshop
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Fun with Yupo Workshop with Jim TurnerDates: March 24, 25 & 26, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: Bagley Public Library Community Room Class Size Limit: 10 - CLASS IS FULL Cost: $150 This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring the unique characteristics of YUPO. YUPO is a smooth inorganic (plastic) surface that accepts paint in a very different way than paper. Because the paint sits on the surface instead of being absorbed, it flows, mixes and can give a very fluid abstract “liquid” look to washes that can be very appealing (and frustrating, if you are trying to “control” it.) The surface also allows colors to be more intense, giving a stained glass look that is amazing, and makes lifting easy, allowing a push-pull method of composition similar to working with opaque paints. This workshop is intended to give you a variety of ways to approach the unique characteristics of YUPO. We will take advantage of the abstract, flowing ‘liquid’ look of wet in wet application and experiment with stamping, texturing, lifting and even texturing with foam rollers. We will talk about design and how to go from the crazy accidental abstraction of YUPO to finished work. We will also talk about “taming” YUPO to do representational work, flattening washes, graded washes etc. Come if you are a beginner and want to have fun playing with paint, if you are an accomplished watercolorist who wants to explore a new surface, or anyone in between who wants to expand their horizons and try something new. I turn to YUPO when I want to “play” with watercolor and just have fun. The participant can expect to finish at least a couple completed or nearly completed paintings in the three days. |
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