Upcoming 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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Mixed Media Portrait with Golden Open Acrylics & Prismacolor Pencils on Black Watercolor Paper with Pamela Edevold
Jun
19

Mixed Media Portrait with Golden Open Acrylics & Prismacolor Pencils on Black Watercolor Paper with Pamela Edevold

Dates: June 19-21, 2026
Students will work along with Pamela Edevold while she demonstrates how to use Golden Open Acrylics and Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils together to create a colorful but natural looking portrait of a subject in highly detailed regalia. Several layers will be laid down over a tracing of the image, going back and forth with the two mediums until the desired look is achieved.

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Watercolor Batik with Diane
Jul
14

Watercolor Batik with Diane

Dates: July 14-16, 2026
Batik is a traditional Indonesian cloth that originated from the island of Java in the late 1800's and is still used today throughout Indonesia. It is said the word batik comes from the words Banyak Titik - meaning many dots.

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Expressive Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Michael Holter
Jul
28

Expressive Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Michael Holter

Dates: July 28-30, 2026
Join artist Michael Holter for this fun and fast-paced exploration of people and the way we interact with them. You will work on faces and figures to develop expressive watercolor paintings. Michael will lay the foundation with layers of instruction and assist you to put the pieces together into solid work. You will paint from photographs and explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.

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Three Wire Wrapped Pendant Workshop with Connie Nunemaker
Aug
22

Three Wire Wrapped Pendant Workshop with Connie Nunemaker

Join Connie Nunemaker, the creator of unique pendant and earring designs. Connie will help you produce a beautiful 3-wire-wrapped pendant. You will be working with gemstones and beads to produce a unique and beautiful piece. This craft involves intricate techniques, a keen eye for detail, and often a blend of traditional and modern tools.

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Pileated Woodpecker Colored Pencil Workshop with Chris Tolman
Oct
25

Pileated Woodpecker Colored Pencil Workshop with Chris Tolman

Have you wanted to try colored pencil but just don’t know where to start? Have you been using colored pencils for a while and want to hone your skills or try some new materials? Whether you are a seasoned colored pencil artist, a novice, or just wanting to give it a try; this is your opportunity to join others on the colored pencil journey.

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