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Abstract Painting (Seward)
Abstract painting is focusing on colors, shapes and brushstrokes. Paint what reality doesn't show. -
All-Natural Lotions & More (Edison)
Improve your head-to-toe skin health by cutting out commercial chemicals with your own natural homemade products. Participants will complete a project in class to take home and will leave with several easy recipes for all-natural body products that will leave skin feeling soft, healthy and rejuvenated for the Minnesota winter. -
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Basic Hand Sewing (Henry)
Learn basic hand sewing techniques including several stitches to do your own mending: stitch up a rip, sew on a button, put on a hook and eye, place a patch or darn those holes. Come as you are – all learning materials are provided. -
Bird Art at La Doña Cervecería (Washburn)
Looking for two nights of creativity in a new location? Check out Minnesota's first Latino-influenced brewery, La Doña Cervecería ajd join us for a fun art activity! We will create a colorful bird collage with scrap paper and acrylic paint. NOTE: Class can be messy so bring a T-shirt or covering that you don't mind getting dirty. This class will be taught in Spanish and English. -
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. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
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Cultivating your Creative Process (Washburn at Justice Page)
Learn and practice creative exercises used by artists. Guided mindfulness exercises, free writing prompts, sketching, collaborative exercises with your fellow classmates, sculpting, movement and more. Each class will follow an arc of mindful warm-up, space for the creative flare where we do the main practice, and reflection / re-integration. Every skill level is welcome, if you're here reading this and want to take the class you are invited! -
Drawing 1 (Lake Harriet) ONLINE
Learn how to draw with step-by-step concepts to create fully-composed 3-dimensional drawings. This class is for beginners. Supply list sent after registration. This class will take place from 7-8 pm. -
Drawing 2 (Lake Harriet) ONLINE
Learn to draw what you see from direct observation, still life, landscape and portraiture. Line, shape, value, form, composition and expressive mark-making will be emphasized. Supply list sent after registration. This class will take place from 8:15-9:15 pm. Prerequisite: Drawing 1 or previous drawing experience -
Drawing with Pastels (Lake Harriet) ONLINE
Pastels feel like drawing but look like a painting. Explore this attractive, popular painting medium, the direct application of colorful pastel sticks on paper. Learn about color, a variety of techniques, planning and composition. Bring a photo of what you want to paint. Supply list sent after registration. This class will take place on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15 pm. -
Fizzy Bath Bombs (Seward)
Add great fun to your bath with fizzy bath bombs. These all natural, homemade bath treats are great for gifts or for your own enjoyment. We’ll discuss how to use them as a foot treatments as well. Take home a project made in class. -
Lip Balm: All-Natural Homemade (Seward)
Prepare your lips for the winter by learning to make your own all-natural, healing lip balm. We will make some in class and you will bring two sticks home to enjoy. Makes a great gift as well! -
Majolica Clay (Ella Baker)
Learn the age old Italian technique of creating vibrant, painted decoration and crisp line work on clay tiles. -
Mosaics: House Numbers (Washburn)
Create beautiful, functional and personalized house numbers through mosaic art. Gain a practical and theoretical understanding of the techniques of mosaics, and learn about the materials, foundation, adhesives, tools and finishing touches. The instructor will pre-cut and provide 14" x 7" (approx) cement backerboard for your project, which will accommodate up to 6 numbers on one mosaic - the design and style is up to you. This class will be taught in Spanish and English. -
Paint By Numbers R and B music night (North)
Join us at North High for a night of painting and listening to R and B tunes. Tell a friend to sign up as well. -
Paint by Numbers and R & B music Night (North)
This Paint by Numbers class will be a fun filled evening at North Community High School. We will be listening to smooth R and B songs while painting. Tell a friend to sign up this will be one fun time to remember. All Paint materials are provided. Just show up and be ready to have a good time while painting. We look forward to having you join us in Community Ed at North High -
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Painting: Acrylic Studio (Washburn at Justice Page)
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 1 (Lake Harriet)
Brush up on the watercolor basics. Develop techniques and processes for creating watercolor illustrations. This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate painters. Supply list sent after registration. -
Painting: Watercolor Flowers (Edison) ONLINE
Get into the spring season by painting a spring flower scene with step-by-step guidance from instructor Megan Dolezal. We'll focus on painting new blooms and experimenting with watercolor techniques to create paintings that glow. Some watercolor experience is helpful but not required. The class will include some instruction and demonstration and is open to all skill levels. Supply list sent upon registration. -
Painting: Watercolors (Edison) ONLINE
Bring your own watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to focus on your watercolor skill building. The class will include instruction, demonstration, and individual painting time. It is open to all skill levels. Supply list sent upon registration. -
Pet Portrait Painting (South)
Paint a portrait of your favorite fuzzy friend after their photo is transferred onto an 11x14-inch canvas. After registering for this class, please email nwmpls@kidzart.com with a high-quality digital photo of your pet (one pet per photo). -
Pottery: Hand Building Techniques (Southwest) ONLINE
Craft hand-built pottery from the comfort of your own home. Learn to make platters, spoons, bowls and more. You will use tools provided, as well as ordinary items around the home to create unique, textured and functional pottery. Most materials provided and will need to be picked up from Southwest High School. Some common materials you will provide. Final class held at Southwest for glazing. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Pottery: Wheel 1 (Southwest)
Learn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Fee includes stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
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Sewing 1 (Southwest)
Learn to use a sewing machine and complete a teacher-selected project. During the first class, we will 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. Students should bring their own sewing machine, if possible. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.
