During this class, students will gain the basic needle felting skills necessary to turn wool roving into festive decorations. Each student will receive the materials for two pumpkins, plus needles. Good motor skills are required as participants will be working with small objects. 🎃 🪡
Soft Pastel Workshop Series (2-Part Class) This two-session pastel workshop is designed for intermediate artists who already have basic drawing skills and an understanding of fundamental art terminology such as value, chroma, line, edges, and composition. Session One; October 15 The first two-hour session will cover: Types of soft pastels Papers and surfaces Fixatives Drawing fundamentals Composition and design principles Students will: Learn how to handle pastels with a light touch Build paintings through shape and value rather than detail Practice thumbnails using notans and value sketches to plan a painting Learn how to choose a color palette and match values to a simple value strip Practice a variety of pastel strokes The session will end with a simple apple pastel painting using only 30 strokes. Session Two; October 22 Before the second session, students will complete homework using a printed reference photo and thumbnails created for their pastel painting. During class, students will: Watch a demonstration of the initial block-in process using thumbnails and basic shapes Block in shapes using pastels while matching values from their thumbnails Use brushes and alcohol or rubbing techniques (depending on paper used) to set the block-in Continue developing the painting using both the thumbnail and reference photo The final 30 minutes of class will include a show-and-tell where students can share what they like about their painting. Workshop Goals With this class, the goal is to: Expose students to pastel painting Help students learn to think in shapes versus things Create a strong foundation for beginning a painting Additional Information This workshop takes place over two Thursdays ($50 cost covers both) All pastels, paper, and supplies will be provided Students should wear an apron or old clothes “Gloves in a Bottle” will be available for hands ----------------------------------------------------------------- Because this workshop is sponsored by a grant, the cost is lower than usual. Grant Support Statement MaryAnn Cleary is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature: and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Students will learn about mindfulness practices through guided deep breathing and visualization exercises. Then students will paint whatever visualization shows up for them. There is no expectation for students to create with any level of technical skill. Results might be messy. They might be simple. All approaches are valid. The point is to approach the exercises with a sense of compassion and gentleness for oneself. The overall goal is to facilitate a space that is open and welcoming for all people to practice mindfulness and art at the same time. Suggested Materials: Winsor and Newton Cotman Sketcher's Pocket Set of 12 (Blick item number 00337-1057) Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper 5.5 x 8.5" (item number 10118-0055) Princeton Real Value Golden Taklon Brushes (item number 06223-9116)
Learn the fundamentals of knitting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment. We'll start with a brief overview of the different knitting styles, how they differ, and when they're commonly used before diving into the basics using the English knitting method. By the end of class, you'll: Learn two different cast-on methods Master the two essential knitting stitches Create two practice swatches using both garter and stockinette stitch patterns Learn how to cast off and neatly finish your work No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and leave with the confidence to begin your knitting journey!
Learn the fundamentals of knitting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment. We'll start with a brief overview of the different knitting styles, how they differ, and when they're commonly used before diving into the basics using the English knitting method. By the end of class, you'll: Learn two different cast-on methods Master the two essential knitting stitches Create two practice swatches using both garter and stockinette stitch patterns Learn how to cast off and neatly finish your work No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and leave with the confidence to begin your knitting journey!
Create a vibrant sunflower painting that reflects the beauty and warmth of the season! You will begin your painting with a black canvas. From there, you'll work step by step to layer colors and build a vibrant and warm bouquet of sunflowers. You will learn foundational acrylic painting skills, including color mixing, layering, brushwork, and composition. This class is great for beginners as those who already have a little painting experience. You'll learn tips and tricks that can translate into future paintings, and will walk away with your own, unique, ready-to-hang sunflower painting to brighten your home. Materials are instructor provided. Skill Level Beginner-friendly, no experience required. Age Requirement Students ages 60 and older. What is Create, Connect, Age Well all about? People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially strong in this environment. Create, Connect, Age Well is a folk school experience that helps adults thrive in the 21st century. Try something new. Build skills. Be creative. Connect with others looking to live long! Each Create, Connect, Age Well session includes: • An instructor-led Folk School learning experience • Social connection and reflection time • Coffee, tea and snacks This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Celebrate the colors of the season in this cozy watercolor class focused on fall botanicals! Students will learn watercolor techniques while painting autumn -inspired leaves, branches, schrooms, and florals. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. All materials provided by instructor.
Prepare to be swept away into a winter wonderland like no other. Glädje Scandinavian Christmas Market is almost here, and you won’t want to miss a single moment of the magic. From warm Glögg to twinkling lights, feel the Christmas joy as you find perfect treasures to make your holidays bright.
Class Description: In this beginner-friendly class, you will create 3 different watercolor greeting card designs while learning several watercolor techniques: a winter birch scene, using a resist technique and a gradient sky, a colorful winter tree, where you will experiment with brushwork and iridescent paint, and a fun holiday ornament card using bottle caps to create a rustic circle print, which will be our base to practice flooding our shape with water and color. You may be able to make more than three cards in this class if there is time, and you’ll definitely have fun! This class is great for folks who are new to the medium and people who have explored it a bit before, but want to learn some tricks and techniques to expand their practice. Your instructor will provide the following materials: All project materials, including watercolor cards and envelopes, watercolor paint, cups, paper towels, brushes, masking fluid, micron/permanent pens, circle tools (bottle caps) Students are asked to bring: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Watercolor is generally not the messiest of painting mediums, but it's always good to be prepared just in case! Skill Level Beginner-friendly, no experience required. Age Requirement Students ages 60 and older. What is Create, Connect, Age Well all about? People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially strong in this environment. Create, Connect, Age Well is a folk school experience that helps adults thrive in the 21st century. Try something new. Build skills. Be creative. Connect with others looking to live long! Each Create, Connect, Age Well session includes: • An instructor-led Folk School learning experience • Social connection and reflection time • Coffee, tea and snacks This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Create a beautiful Sámi-inspired bracelet to keep for yourself or give as a thoughtful handmade gift. In this class, students will learn basic bracelet-making techniques while exploring design elements inspired by traditional Sámi craftsmanship. Participants will leave with a unique piece of wearable art and the skills to continue creating on their own. Please note: Participants need to have some sewing experience and enough hand strength to sew through leather. Student provided tools: Glasses for close up work Jewelers pliers for pulling thread through leather
Bring your Christmas spirit and learn to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards to send to friends and family! Students will learn to paint basic holiday motifs and will go home with a finished set of 5 cards with matching envelopes. All materials provided by instructor.
Piece It Together: Beginning Mosaic Class Explore the basics of mosaic art while creating a beautiful piece of your own. Students will design and complete either a mosaic wall panel or trivet, choosing colors, shapes, and textures to create a unique finished work. Material fee due to instructor at the time of class: $35
