Classes and workshops calendar published Oct. 16, 2024


Appleton Arts and Culture

Appleton Arts and Culture presents the occasional art workshop. Registration is required in advance, as space is limited. Email

[email protected]

to register. Send class fees to Appleton Art and Culture at 120 W Schlieman Appleton, MN.

Get Creative with Alcohol Ink: Oct. 19, 1 to 4 p.m., $30, instructor Kerry Kolke-Bonk. You will learn the basics of creating with alcohol ink on Yupo, and tiles. All supplies are provided.

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Fun with Yupo: Oct. 25-26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $150, instructor James Turner. This workshop is intended to give you a variety of ways to approach the unique characteristics of YUPO. We will take advantage of the abstract, flowing ‘liquid’ look of wet in wet application and experiment with stamping, texturing, lifting and even texturing with foam rollers. We will talk about design and how to go from the crazy accidental abstraction of YUPO to finished work in this two-day workshop. A supply list will be provided once registration is received.

Printmaking: Nov. 1, 3 to 6 p.m., Nov. 2, 1 to 4 p.m., $60, instructor Brad Hall. Carve and print your own block print. Participants may bring a 5″ x 7″ very simple photo or drawing, or use an image provided for their blocks. Printmaking supplies are provided, but participants should bring their own watercolors or rent them for $4.

Bird Island Cultural Centre

The Bird Island Cultural Centre has several classes scheduled. Sign up on the website at

www.birdislandculture.com

, 320-365-1011.

Creative Minds Youth Program — The Art Experience: Mondays through Nov. 25, 3:15 to 5 p.m., ages 9-11, $60. Youth are invited to explore painting, drawing, sculpting and paper-folding inspired by their imagination. An after-school snack and materials are provided. Transportation is available through CCT, call 320-522-3589. Register online at

birdislandculture.com/event/creative-minds-youth-program-ages-9-11-4.

CATS Club: Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., $50. The Creating Art Together club encourages adults to explore their creative side with friends. Bring your supplies or if you want to try out a new medium (watercolor, watercolor pencils, oil pastels, soft pastels, graphite, India ink, acrylics, etc.) the Cultural Centre has some supplies available. All are welcome as we explore the use of different mediums while developing skills and learn together. The fee is an annual membership fee.

Greenwater Garage

Greenwater Garage

in New London hosts regular weekly art workshops for adults. Each session requires attendees to provide their own materials, and each session may be attended either in person or via Zoom. All skill levels are welcome. For more information and to register for the sessions, visit

eventbrite.com/o/greenwater-garage-16808538879.

Mondays We Paint — Owl and Van Dyck Brown: Oct. 21, 6 p.m., $10. We meet regularly on Mondays to study a unique subject or technique. The evening will include a review of the materials we’ll use, a simple demonstration and guidance through making a small-format painting. Attendees are invited to ask questions, share your work and participate fully in the workshop. You can use this series as a starting point or as inspiration for your continued painting practice.

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Tuesday Night Drawing Club — Masks and Costumes: Oct. 22, 6 p.m., $10. On Tuesdays we inspire each other while we learn the fundamentals of a continued drawing practice. These lessons are granular, non-linear and based in the essential principles of art: form, line, composition, value, texture, light and shadow. The focus of every exercise is practice – start where you are and learn something new.

Mondays We Paint — Autumn Wreath: Oct. 28, 6 p.m., $10.

Tuesday Night Drawing Club — Candy Bar: Oct. 29, 6 p.m., $10.

Mondays We Paint — Puget Sound: Nov. 4, 6 p.m., $10.

Tuesday Night Drawing Club — Sweet Corn: Nov. 5, 6 p.m., $10.

Mondays We Paint — Fish and Flowers: Nov. 11, 6 p.m., $10.

Tuesday Night Drawing Club — MI Lighthouse Landscape: Nov. 12, 6 p.m., $10.

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Hutchinson Center for the Arts

Hutchinson Center for the Arts offers the occasional workshop. Registration is required in advance, as space is limited. Register online at

hutchinsonarts.org/classes.

Learn to Watercolor: Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, $25, ages 8-14; instructor Emily Cederstrom. Discover the basics about watercolor supplies and techniques and take home a finished piece. In this class you will learn techniques for water control, color mixing, using a transparent medium, building color and more. Learn more about how to layer your paint and create a vibrant finished painting.

ArtLuck: Nov. 2, 10 to 11 a.m., free, ages 16 and older. ArtLuck is quarterly programming for creative adults. We all come to the table with something different to share. Think of it like an art club, but for adults. It is a time to gather, share ideas and skills, learn about resources, gain knowledge, collaborate, and more.

Milan Village Arts

Milan Village Arts classes have been scheduled with the complete schedule on the website. Members receive a discount on tuition. Supply fees are paid to the instructor at the end of class. To register or for more information on any of these workshops call 320-734-4807 or visit the website at

www.milanvillageartsschool.org

; email: [email protected]. The art school has several studios. Check the website for studio dates and more information. Classes listed by registration deadline are:

Weaving rugs, three-day: Nov. 8-10, Friday evening through Sunday; instructor Diana Soehren; minimum age 16; learn the basics of preparing fabrics, choosing a design, warping and beginning to weave on Friday; continue to work on their projects Saturday and Sunday; members who have taken this workshop have access to the loom room to work on their own projects; tuition $125, supplies $10 or more; registration deadline Oct. 19.

Rustic Designs Flower Farm

Rustic Designs Flower Farm, 25801 County Road 9 NE, Belgrade, offers occasional floral arrangement workshops. Participants must register in advance; space is limited. Register online at

rusticdesignsflowerfarm.com/classes-and-tours

Dried Wreath: Oct. 26 and 27, 1 to 5 p.m., $80. Come out and enjoy this lovely wreath making class. We have been busy drying flowers this summer at the farm for the annual dried wreath classes! Choose from a large assortment of dried plants to make your one-of-a-kind wreath to hang at your home. Guided instruction will be given during the process of creating your masterpiece. This class will be limited to 10 people and will last three to four hours. Registration is required.

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Willmar Community Center

The Willmar Community Center offers weekly, monthly and occasional classes. Classes, unless noted otherwise, take place at the community center. To register, call 320-262-5288 or visit

willmarparks-rec.com.

Cross Stitch Group: Oct. 16, 1 to 4:30 p.m., free. Come sit and stitch with a fun group. Share and learn techniques and tips.

Crafts with Deb: Oct. 19, 8 a.m., free. Join Deb for a fun morning crafting cards with embellishments, stamps and more.

Little Art Session: Oct. 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free. Come create art to fill the Little Art Galleries around Willmar. October’s themes are corn, pinecones, pumpkins, owls and scarecrows.

Barn Quilt: Oct. 22, 25 and 29, 2:30 to 4 p.m., $50. Create a custom wooden barn quilt.

Community Kitchen — Zucchini Lasagna: Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m., $10. Prepare and make an easy and delicious zucchini lasagna. Use up all those garden zucchinis.

Willmar Community Education

Willmar Community Education has several art-related classes scheduled. Pre-registration is required for all the classes on the website. Youth-only classes available on community ed website at

willmar.ce.eleyo.com.

Below are youth and adult classes.

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Comedy Writing: Oct. 16, 4 to 6 p.m., virtual; instructor LeeAnne Krusemark; $29. Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy of a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included.This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Barn Quilt Painting Workshop: Oct. 22, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Willmar Middle School; ages 12 and older; instructor Cynthia Buchholz; $45. This four-hour class of guided instruction will take you through the process of barn quilt painting from beginning to completion. You will learn how to create a barn quilt that looks professional and leave with your own masterpiece, ready for hanging. A $60 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Participants under 18 years old should enroll with a responsible adult.

Let’s Propagate Plants: Oct. 22, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Jefferson Learning Center; ages 15 and older; instructor Pamela J. Vruwink; $15. In this hands-on class we will propagate plants by taking fresh cuttings from established houseplants. Course fee includes plant cuttings and growing medium. October students will work with philodendron species.

Stained Glass for Beginners: Oct. 22, 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 16 and Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willmar Senior High School; ages 15 and older; instructor Tom Nelson; $129. Learn all the steps of creating a stained glass window in this three-session class. From cutting to soldering, you will do one copper foil project. Lead assembly techniques will also be demonstrated. At the completion of class, each participant can continue on and create designs of their own. Students will need to purchase supplies and tools for class. Expect to pay $50-100 for your personal supplies and tools; some of these materials may be purchased from the instructor. Some equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor.

Robotics Camp: Thursdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 14, 3 to 5 p.m., Willmar Middle School; grades 6-8; instructor Beth Teets; $15. This course is designed specifically for middle school students who are curious about technology, engineering, and building things that move. Learn how to build and program your own robot, and then work as a team to problem-solve using robots.

Ghost and Goblin Cake Pops: Oct. 28, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Jefferson Learning Center; grades K-6; instructor Charlene Bzdok; $25. Kids will learn the art of creating delicious cake pops in whimsical ghostly designs, perfect for the spooky season.

Hot Cocoa Bombs: Oct. 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Willmar Senior High School; ages 13 and older; instructor Charlene Bzdok; $36. Cocoa Bombs are glossy chocolate orbs filled with cocoa, marshmallows and sprinkles. Once these decadent spheres are plopped inside a mug full of warm milk, the bomb opens up in a dramatic fashion revealing the goodies inside.

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Ceramics at the Kraft Coop: Nov. 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Kraft Koop; instructor Rachel Jeppesen; $35. Exercise your creative brain with some time at the Kraft Koop. Choose from a variety of ceramic pieces to “paint” with glaze. Your item will then be fired in the kiln and available for you to bring home within a short period of time.

Pioneer Crafts: Nov. 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Cabin; Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center; $12. Dress as a pioneer and make several different crafts. Learn which crafts would be done for fun (corn husk dolls, buzz saws) and which ones would be done for necessity (dipping candles, sewing).

Festive Appetizers and Boards: Nov. 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m., virtual; instructor Kirsten Madaus; $25. Join Kirsten from her home kitchen as she demonstrates Instant Pot Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower, Goat Cheese and Garlic Crostini, Jalapeño Rarebit Poppers, Mediterranean Mezze Boards, and more. Registration includes extensive recipe handout and link to class recording so you can re-watch at your convenience. This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.


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