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Calligraphy: Chinese (Southwest)
Calligraphy is the highest form of Chinese art and a fulfilling meditative practice that leaves you with beautiful writing. Appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture as you learn a few basic brush strokes of calligraphy. -
Chair Caning Extra Fall Classes (Southwest)
Restore the beauty of your chair while learning the heritage art of hand caning. Bring your own project, and learn the traditional seven-step method or challenge yourself with a more intricate pattern. Instructions also available for machine-caned pieces, rush and Danish cord seats. Instructor has a few chairs available to purchase if you need one. Email kathybodger@gmail.com. -
Drawing 1 (Southwest)
Express yourself through drawing as you explore line quality, compositional arrangement, shading and highlighting. -
Floral Design: Thanksgiving Centerpiece (Lake Harriet)
Awaken your mind and brighten your senses by creating your own fresh floral arrangement. Learn tips to purchase, design, and care for your fresh florals. -
Knit & Chat (Waite Park)
Enjoy a relaxing night with fellow crafters. Start a new project or finish an old one. For beginners or experts, though students should plan to come to class with a project. -
Lip Balm: All-Natural Homemade (Justice Page at Fuller Park)
Learn to make your own all-natural, healing lip balm. Your lips will love you for it! We will make some in class and you will bring two sticks home to enjoy. Class held at Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave S. Register online or call 612.668.4051. -
Modern Weaving: Make Your Own Woven Wall Hanging (Northeast)
Learn the basics of frame loom weaving, start and finish your own woven wall hanging, and take your loom home so that you can continue your new craft. You will explore different fibers and techniques for weaving to help you execute your creative vision. Class fee includes a $45 material fee that covers all materials, including a loom kit and tools that you will take home.Waitlist -
Natural Lotions & Body Products (Justice Page at Fuller Park)
Create your own lotions, facial toners and body products. Make a take-home project and receive handouts to create more skin specialties at home. This class is held at Fuller Park, 4802 Grand Ave S. Register online or call 612.668.4051. -
Origami & 3D Paper Sculpture (Southwest)
Origami has been a popular folding practice in Japanese and Chinese cultures and is becoming well received worldwide. Come enjoy the fun and relaxation of paper folding through sculpting 3D paper art while improving coordination of brain and hands. No scissors or glue will be used in this class. -
Painting: Acrylic Painting Studio (Washburn)
Have fun with acrylic paints and media. Learn how to use different materials, methods and techniques for enhancing acrylic paintings. There will be studio time during class to practice your new skills. Supply list sent after registering. -
Painting: Watercolor 2 (Lake Harriet)
Learn new watercolor techniques and different materials, including Yupo paper with watercolor inks, collaging, masking methods, color mixes and abstraction. Instructor will demonstrate techniques and help you explore your own way of using this flexible medium. Culminate with a final painting to be framed. Bring a watercolor set (Prang or similar), pencil, water container, paper towels and #140 good quality paper to class. -
Painting: Watercolors (Roosevelt)
Bring your own watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to focus on your individual projects. The class will include instruction and demonstration and is open to all skill levels. -
Pottery: Wheel 1 (South)
Learn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Pick up your finished glazed pieces several weeks after the last class. Material fee includes 25 lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. -
Pottery: Wheel 1 (Southwest)
Learn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Fee includes 25 pounds of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. -
Pottery: Wheel 2 (South)
Improve your throwing techniques as you develop your art. Fee includes 25 pounds of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. -
Pottery: Wheel 2 (Southwest)
Improve your throwing techniques as you develop your art. Fee includes 25 pounds of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. -
Punch Needle Fiber Art (Lake Harriet)
Punch needling is easy to learn and can be used to make rugs, pillows and bags. Learn the basics, explore different types of yarns and find out where to get materials for your future projects. You will make a six inch square piece to take home. Material fee includes punch needle, cloth, yarn and stretcher bars. -
Sewing 1 (Southwest)
Learn to use a sewing machine and complete a teacher-selected project. During the first class, we'll practice threading and adjusting stitches, discuss patterns, fabric selection and determine your size. Expect to purchase a pattern, fabric and notions by the second class. There are sewing machines and supplies available. Bring your own sewing machine, if possible.Waitlist -
Sewing Slipcovers (Southwest)
Protect new furniture or make old furniture look new again by sewing slipcovers properly and inexpensively. Purchase project supplies in class. -
Sewing Windowshades (Southwest)
Learn how to make insulated Roman, Austrian, Hobble, Balloon and Cloud shades for special uses. Get help selecting fabrics and designing shades that are best for your project. -
Winter String Art (South)
Choose from an evergreen tree, ornament or snowflake to make one winter themed string art design. Your design will be on a 12x12” pre-stained board. Use a template to hammer nails into the board and then wrap your design with your choice of colored string. You can even add lights to your project to really make it shine for the holidays. This class can be noisy; earplugs available.
