Centennial Community Education

All skill levels welcome Create your own starry sky acrylic painting on a 12”x16” canvas with step-by-step instructions. We will be using a palette knife fan brush and practicing splatter painting techniques to achieve a wide array of stars for the sky. This is a great class to take with a friend or family member. We pride ourselves in excellent fine art instruction in a friendly, laid back atmosphere. Art is our passion, and in each class we strive to help our participants find their voice, become better painters, and gain confidence in their work.

Do you want to make gorgeous one-of-a-kind ornaments for your Christmas tree or as an incredible gift? Join us to make four beautiful Alcohol Ink glass glitter ornaments. After prepping the ornaments, the instructor will discuss various processes of working with AI. Then pick colors of your choice to create unique ornaments. Each ornament can reflect the same color scheme, or each ornament can be a different color scheme, totally your choice. The ornaments are painted on the inside so the colors will last forever. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor on the night of class (additional ornaments can be made for $5/each)

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at abstract art that is fun and colorful? Alcohol Ink (AI) is a new painting technique that just screams abstract. With so many different techniques, AI will soon become a favorite medium. To make this beautiful picture, you will use real leaves to create the fall background. You will then create the flowers using a hand blower. Your instructor will guide you through each step. You will make one 8”x11” painting in your chosen colors. Given time, you can create a second painting with variations. Just come to have fun and enjoy yourself. The best part of using Alcohol Ink is if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with ISO alcohol. A supply fee of $15 is payable to the instructor on the night of class.

Join mosaic artist Laura Ruprecht from Laura Liz Mosaic Biz for an engaging workshop where you'll craft your own glass-on-glass mosaic. Participants will select a provided design and learn how to cut stained glass pieces to adhere to a 5x7 shadow-box frame. Once finished, your creation will transform into a stunning miniature stained-glass artwork ready to adore your window. All materials, including a "takeout bag" of grout for finishing touches at home, will be provided. This beginner-level class welcomes participants of all skill levels and abilities.

During this one-of-a-kind event, Jeremy Ross from Your Bearded Artist will guide you step-by-step through hand knitting your very own soft chunky knit blanket. No needles or knitting experience is required and all supplies will be provided. You will receive 140 yards (5 skeins) of size 7 chunky yarn (100% polyester). Choose one color or multiple colors to complete your blanket. Multiple yarn colors will be available in limited quantities. Your completed blanket will measure approximately 40"x50".

Learn the basics of silver soldering by making a stackable sterling silver ring from scratch. In this beginner class, participants will use a small hand-held butane torch along with other basic jeweler’s tools to make a solid sterling silver stackable ring with a bezel set stone. Safety, work area set-up, and how to purchase supplies will also be discussed.

In this creative mandala art class, learn the basics of creating a mandala design using various dotting tools and techniques. We also will show you how to create symmetry and balance design. By the end of class, you will have completed a mandala design on a 12"x12" canvas that you can take home and display.

Join us for a fun-filled evening as we create an acrylic painting on a 16"x20" canvas. Participants enjoy a no-experience-required art class directed by Your Bearded Artist who guides participants step-by-step through recreating Oh Deer.

Continue the learning and woodworking fun in this sequel to Power Tools 1. We will be making an end table with a bookshelf underneath. Must have taken Power Tools 1 or have permission from the instructor. Long hair must be tied back and no loose clothing for safety. Bring goggles, a tape measure and a pencil. Tips on staining/varnishing at home will be covered. Supply fee of $60-$80 (depending on type of wood chosen)

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at abstract art that is fun and colorful? Alcohol Ink (AI) is a new painting technique that just screams abstract. With so many different techniques, AI will soon become a favorite medium. To make these beautiful roses, you will be using a hairdryer to move the alcohol ink around the edges until the ink dries leaving beautiful roses with abstract petals. To add variations, you can add a background before you add the roses, add leaves or melt the colors. Utilize various colors for your individual painting. Remember this is the fun part, explore your creativity. Your instructor will guide you through each step. You will make one 6"x9" painting in your chosen colors. Given time, you can create a second painting. Just come to have fun and enjoy yourself. The best part of using Alcohol Ink is if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with ISO alcohol. A supply fee of $15 is payable to the instructor on the night of class.

Create colorful keepsakes with fire and glass in this fun introduction to vitreous enameling that is perfect for makers at any skill level. Participants will be introduced to the use of dry-sifted enamel, paintable enamel, and the application of photo decals to a piece of copper and will come away with at least one finished keepsake piece of wearable art. Participants will be given an overview of safety, tools and supplies, and will have the opportunity to submit their own photo or drawing to use in class if they choose. To submit a personal photo/image, email the instructor with your image attached. Images must be received at least three days prior to the class.

We know that sometimes you may have a hard time scheduling a time to get together with family or friends. We created this class to get together and have fun. This art form can be used to create personalized gifts, decorative pieces for events or parties, or even add a unique touch to your own glassware collection. Class includes two wine glasses and all supplies. Additional glasses can be purchased for $8 a piece.

You’ve watched the videos, now discover the magical world of acrylic pouring for yourself. Using fluid acrylics and pouring medium, our instructor will show you how to produce the same beautiful abstract artwork you’ve seen on Pinterest. Create an acrylic pour on a 12” wooden cut-out. Choose between three options: Outline of Minnesota, Bear, or Fish. We’ll provide a tray to carry your painting home.

Beginner to Intermediate. This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture for your garden or patio. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal without a wire feed, rod, or stick and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is more important. Safety and introductory concepts for sculpture design will be covered. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long-legged jeans or other sturdy long-legged pants, close-toed leather shoes or boots. Bring a stone about the size of your fist, or one will be provided, leather work gloves, welding helmet if you have one, a lunch or snack and refillable water bottle. Instructor will provide TIG welder and welding material, welding helmets, safety glasses, extra gloves, vise, anvil, angle grinder and bending tools.

Learn to make soap using the cold process method that has existed for thousands of years. Participants receive a teaching manual that includes an ingredient list, equipment list, recipe, method for soap making, and sources for essential oil, ingredients, and equipment. Participants will also take home a silicone mold and soap to fill the mold.

Beginner to Intermediate This class will introduce you to TIG welding and hand tools used for metal work. TIG welding uses an inert gas (argon) that bonds metal without wire feed, rods or sticks. You must have some hand strength to use the cutting and bending tools that shape the rose. Safety and design instruction will be covered. We'll use three steel discs and a steel rod to create a rose that will last forever. There will be a brief discussion of rose history and art to open the class. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long-legged jeans or other sturdy long-legged pants, close-toed leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves, a welding helmet if you have one, a lunch or snack and refillable water bottle. Instructor will provide TIG welder and welding material, welding helmets, safety glasses, extra gloves, cutting and bending hand tools, vise, anvil, electric drill, and angle grinder.