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Abstract Painting (Seward)
Abstract painting is focusing on colors, shapes and brushstrokes. Paint what reality doesn't show. -
Alcohol Ink Coaster Set (South)
Learn to create stunning, one-of-a kind alcohol ink coaster. Alcohol inks are pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing and filled with an energy all their own. You will leave the workshop with knowledge of a new technique that you can then take home and expand your artist interest. Choose between these three themes: Minnesota State Shape, Snowflakes, or Holiday items. You will create a set of 4 coasters. -
Art Painting with Kenneth Caldwell (North)
This is a great opportunity to have some fun painting with the help of Kenneth Caldwell. -
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. -
Christmas Letter Ornaments (Washburn at La Doña Cervecería)
Join us at Minnesota's first Latino-influenced brewery, La Doña Cervecería! During this class we will create unique Christmas ornaments made of clay. These ornaments will give a special touch to your Christmas tree or make a great gift. This class will be taught in Spanish and English. -
Concrete Bowl and More (Ella Baker)
Cozy up your home by making this cement tabletop fireplace fueled with isopropyl alcohol. Instruction and materials provided to construct this unique modern piece that will add ambiance and warmth to any decor. Dust mask recommended -
Crochet Fashion (Roosevelt 55+)
Let’s make Granny Stitch. Choose from an afghan, hat and scarf, poncho or wrap, a market bag or add some Boho flair to your skinny jeans. Participants will receive a guide to choose their projects coordinated with type of yarn and accessories to bring, when they sign up. Patterns will be provided at the first class. Participants should have a basic crochet concepts. Supply list sent with registration email. -
Crochet Fashion (Washburn)
Let’s make Granny Stitch. Choose from an afghan, hat and scarf, poncho or wrap, a market bag or add some Boho flair to your skinny jeans. Participants will receive a guide to choose their projects coordinated with type of yarn and accessories to bring, when they sign up. Patterns will be provided at the first class. Participants should have a basic crochet concepts. Supply list sent with registration email. -
Crochet: Ponytail/Bun Beanie Hat (Henry)
Learn hat sizing, single and double crochet as you make a hat with an adjustable opening to allow you or your loved one to show off a ponytail or bun, or close it completely for maximum warmth. No experience necessary, no pattern instruction. Five dollar materials fee -
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Day of the Dead: Skull Mask Making at La Doña Cervecería (Washburn)
Join us at Minnesota's first Latino-influenced brewery, La Doña Cervecería! During this class we will learn about Mexican's holiday: Day of the Dead, while making your own paper mache skull mask to display during the Dia de Muertos festivities. -
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
Learn how to draw human figures in motion and portraits from both photos and direct observation. Supply list sent after registration. This class will take place on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15 pm. -
Fizzy Bath Bombs (Edison)
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. -
Holiday Woven Wall Hanging: Textured Tree (Northeast)
Weave a tapestry for the Holidays! Using your frame loom and mixed materials such as yarn, ribbon, and roving create a fun and textured weaving in the shape of a tree to add to your holiday decor. Two color options include Blush/Cream/Gold or Green/Cream/Gold Prerequisite: Modern Weaving: Wall Hanging or previous weaving experience. -
Italian Glass Bead Sampler at Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (South)
This glass bead primer will get you acquainted with working a torch and Italian soft glass. Learn safety protocol, tool and equipment use, and beginner flameworking techniques. Through hands-on practice, explore glass manipulation, shaping techniques and surface decoration. Expect to go home with 4-6 beads and the flamework basics to explore more techniques with confidence. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and bring a readiness to experiment (no experience required)! -
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Knitting 1 (Roosevelt)
Learn to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, save dropped stitches, pick up stitches and read a pattern. We'll work on a simple scarf pattern in class. Bring needles size US 7-10 and worsted weight yarn. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Knitting: Make a Dish Cloth (Southwest)
Learn the basics to knit a simple, colorful dish cloth to keep for yourself or give away as a gift. You will learn to cast on, knit stitch, cast off and basic crochet for the border. Bring US 9 straight knitting needles, a J crochet hook and one skein of Lily Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Knitting: Make a Pet Sweater (Southwest)
Learn how to cast on, measure for a pattern, read patterns and charts, cast off, seam piece together, pick up stitches, work in the round and finish the work. Leave with a homemade sweater for your furry friend. Bring needles - size 10-1/2 straight or 16" circular - and a set of 10-1/2 double point needles, along with approximately 400 yards of worsted weight yarn. Make sure all skeins are wound and ready to work. -
Modern Mending: Patching for Form & Function (Washburn)
Learn how to extend the life of your clothes with basic mending techniques. Mending helps to keep clothes in closets, out of landfills and makes them more individualized. No sewing experience needed! Students should consider bringing something that needs mending (a pair of jeans or shirt with a hole would be best). Materials fee will cover: Needle, thread and darning loom -
Modern Weaving: Wall Hanging (Northeast)
Level 1. Learn the basics of frame loom weaving to start and finish your own woven wall hanging. A kit with a loom, yarn and tools will be provided for you to follow along with the instructor during class. The material fee covers the cost of the kit. -
WaitlistRed and White Flower - Fractal Mosaic, v.2 (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)
Mosaics: Flower Pots (Washburn)
Create something beautiful and functional and achieve a sense of accomplishment 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. This class will be taught in Spanish and English.
