Gladje

Janis Dehler: Art & Poetry Exhibit
2026-05-01 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Gladje Gallery
Janis Dehler – Poetry & Art: Unfolding the Heart
Join us at Glädje for an evening with Cambridge, Minnesota artist and author Janis Dehler, whose work explores the powerful intersection of art, poetry, and spiritual connection. Through expressive paintings and reflective writing, Dehler invites viewers into a journey of healing, awareness, and our shared human experience.
With more than 35 years of experience as a grief counselor and spiritual companion, Dehler brings a deep understanding of the emotional landscape into her creative work. Her art and poetry flow together as a meditation on transformation—moving through shadow and uncertainty toward connection, gratitude, and renewed clarity.
This special evening celebrates Dehler’s latest collection, Unfolding the Heart, a beautifully integrated book of paintings and poetry that explores the rhythms of the inner life and our relationship with the natural world.
Reception: May 1 | 5:30–8:30 PMArtist Reading & Talk: 7:00 PM
Wine, coffee, and light refreshments will be served.Part of the annual Spring Open Doors Art Tour.

Mother's Day Workshop for Kids
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Have your kiddos join us for a morning of creative fun! 🌸
We will spend our time making something special for mom. (Shhh … don’t tell her!)
With instructor Maddie Taylor, kids will explore painting skills and put green thumbs to work for this project.
Students will learn why we celebrate Mother’s Day and tips to keeping flowers happy all summer long. Expect your child to spend an hour at the gallery working on this special project. They will walk away with something special for mom, grandma, auntie or someone else they want to celebrate this year! 🪴
*Kids ages 8+ can stay unsupervised, please plan for an adult to stay with kiddos under age 8.

Sea Life - Paper Art
2026-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 UTC
Dive into creativity with this vibrant 3D paper art design that brings the magic of the ocean to life. With eight pre‑cut layers, your sea creatures gain beautiful depth, color, and dimension as you assemble your artwork guided by Brenda Pace.
All supplies are provided—including an 8″x8″ frame—so you can take home a finished piece that’s ready to hang. And to keep those creative waves flowing, enjoy a little chocolate that Brenda likes to supply for participants!
A bright, joyful project for anyone who loves the sea and loves to create. 🌊 🐢

Modern Dutch Still Life
2026-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
In this reimagining of the Dutch still life, students will learn to paint modern, richly colored florals in acrylic paint. We will brush up on basic color theory, composition as well the history of Dutch still life painting.

Exploring Mosaics for Kids
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a fun morning to work on fine motor development and pattern planning! 🙌🏼
We will spend our time together making mosaic tiles using clay and beans. We will sort by shape, size and texture and let our creativity help us build patterns on the tiles. Mosaic bean tiles can be used as decorations, coasters or garden decorations.
*Kids ages 8+ can stay unsupervised, please plan for an adult to stay with kiddos under age 8.

On Eagle's Wings: Paper Art
2026-05-27 14:00 - 16:30 UTC
Let your creativity take flight with this stunning 3D paper art project! The graceful motion of this design captures the beauty of a bird in flight, brought to life through eight carefully layered cuts.
Each layer will be pre‑cut for you, and all supplies—including an 8″x8″ frame—will be provided. Every finished piece will have its own unique character, making your artwork truly one of a kind.
You’ll head home with a beautifully framed creation, ready to display and enjoy.

Watercolor Birds
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Grow your artistic skills and learn to paint enchanting birds in watercolor!
We will talk about basic bird anatomy, feather texture, intermediate painting techniques, and more. Please note that students must have experience in watercolor and be moderately comfortable in the medium to take this class.
MATERIALS ARE STUDENT PROVIDED. Please bring with you:
Hot press watercolor paper block of choice
Watercolor brushes of choice (0-6 size round brushes are best)
Watercolors of choice (Winsor and Newton, Daniel Smith or QOR is recommended)

Welcome Summer with Sun Catchers
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Hello Summer! 🌞
Kids will love creating sun catchers celebrating more sunshine in this class!
We will create in the gallery and put them to use in the grass outside. We will use cardboard and colored cellophane paper to create this project. Students will need to be creative + use their cutting and glueing skills to watch their project come to life!
*Kids 8+ can stay unsupervised; please plan for an adult to stay with kids under 8!

Paper Art Treefrog
2026-06-25 14:00 - 16:30 UTC
Hop into creativity with this lively 3D paper art project featuring a bold, full‑of‑personality tree frog. With its bright colors and dynamic pose, this little frog practically leaps off the page and makes a statement! 🐸
Your design is built from twelve layered cuts that give it incredible depth and dimension. All layers will be pre‑cut for you, and every supply you need will be provided—just bring your creativity.
Each layer will be pre‑cut for you, and all supplies—including an 8″x8″ frame—will be provided. Every finished piece will have its own unique character, making your artwork truly one of a kind.
This is another fun, vibrant project that’s sure to brighten any space! You’ll head home with a beautifully framed creation, ready to display and enjoy. 🖼️

Art On the Block 2026
2026-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Art on the Block is our annual outdoor art fair at Glädje! Come for the art, stay for the beautiful September weather, live music, food trucks, and fun family activities.

Our goal with this event is to bring artists and makers together for the public to connect, shop, and learn.
RSVP here if you are coming!!

Looking forward to this fabulous day this fall with you!

Needle Felted Pumpkins
2026-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 six pumpkins, plus needles. Good motor skills are required as participants will be working with small objects.
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