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
Bring your holiday spirit and learn to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind watercolor gift tags for friends and family! Students will learn to paint simple seasonal motifs and while creating handmade gift tags ready to add a special touch to holiday presents. All materials are provided. Just come and have fun getting ready for the season!
Get creative this holiday season with a fun and beginner-friendly introduction to mosaics! Students will design and create their own unique wall panel or trivet, choosing from a variety of colors, textures, and materials to bring their vision to life. No previous mosaic experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing evening of making! Material fee due to instructor at the time of class: $35
