Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Create your own bookmarks in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 2” × 6” black-and-white design, using either their own ideas or sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely use carving tools, properly ink and print your design using hand-printing techniques, and troubleshoot common…

Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik! You’ll work from an original watercolor batik of irises while learning a bit of history and theory before diving into hands-on creating. Using watercolor on Kinwashi paper, you’ll explore the process and techniques that make this medium unique. This…

Learn to draw in COLOR and get more out of traveling! “Moment sketching” is capturing the moment, expressing how you feel about what you are observing and sketching. It’s the perfect approach for traveling, as it will help you become more observant and expand your traveling experience. This class will review drawing and design concepts…

Alcohol Ink  is a new painting technique that just screams ABSTRACT. First you will create a sky using alcohol ink. Next, you will create a valley using multiple green colors using a brush. Your background is now complete. The best part will be applying different colors to make your flowers. You will soon have a…

Barn signs or “hex signs” are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms, or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were historically found…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

This two‑hour workshop blends watercolor color theory with mindful, technique‑based sky painting. Students begin with a short grounding practice to settle attention and tune into sensory details—temperature, breath, and the subtle shifts of color on the palette. From this centered place, we explore how pigments behave—tinting strength, opacity, granulation, and temperature—and how those qualities shape…

Learn the art of paper quilling! Originally called paper filigree, this traditional craft dates back to the Renaissance and involves the manipulation of paper to create intricate, 3D designs.  Paper quilling begins by rolling thin strips of paper into individual coils. These coils are shaped and glued together to create intricate designs with endless creative…

Fireflies, bumblebees, and dragonflies oh my! The world of insects is overflowing with a huge diversity of forms and colors – what more could an artist want for inspiration? In this class, we will take a tour through insect & arthropod anatomy, briefly talk about how the various types of bugs are related to one…

Learn how to make unique, pressure-print “portraits” of tree bark patterns using printmaking tools and ink. Instructor Robin Garwood, whose work blends book arts and printmaking with ecological and place-based practice, will guide you through this unique and innovative way of creating tree impressions on paper. This class will take place outdoors, and each student…

Students (ages 9-14) will learn how a camera works, explore the fundamentals of photography, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features, settings, and basic functions through hands-on practice. Instructor Carl Wegener is…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Create your printed fabric artwork in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white design on a tote bag, using either their own ideas or sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely use carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

In this still life painting class, you will create a portrait of native plants through close observation. While painting, you will learn the Ojibwe names of the plants/flowers we are working with, along with medicinal uses they may have. By combining art and cultural learning, students will gain creative skills and an expanded appreciation of…

Learn instructor Jess Lindell’s unique “333” approach to watercolor while painting a simple bird portrait together. The Paint 333 system breaks watercolor down into an accessible and playful process that builds confidence and creativity. You’ll explore: 3 properties of water control for paper, paint, and brushes 3 principles of color, contrast, and composition 3 steps…

Join instructor and St. Croix River Valley photographer Carl Wegener, whose mission statement is “Empowering Kids with Knowledge and a Camera,” in this beginning photography class for kids. Students (ages 9-14) will learn how a camera works, explore the fundamentals of photography, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each…

In this class, you will learn to paint with alcohol inks, creating a playful, vibrant sunflower. Alcohol ink painting is abstract and playful, giving you the freedom to paint without rules!  To make your sunflower, you will start with the center. You will then create the petals using a hand rubber blower. Remember that this…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Barn signs or barn quilts are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms, or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were historically found…

Learn to draw in COLOR and get more out of traveling! “Moment sketching” is capturing the moment, expressing how you feel about what you are observing and sketching. It’s the perfect approach for traveling, as it will help you become more observant and expand your traveling experience. This class will review drawing and design concepts…