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  • *NEW* Little Cactus Watercolor Still-Life (Ages 16+)

    Our watercolor for adults class provides step-by-step instruction in the fundamentals of watercolor painting. This course enables a beginner to achieve confidence and mastery and to enjoy the process. You get individual guidance and support at each stage. We'll experiment with resist techniques while creating a succulent still-life. All materials provided.
  • *NEW* Snowy Chickadee Acrylic Canvas

    All skill levels welcome. Paint a snowy chickadee in acrylic paint on a 12" x 12" stretched canvas. You will be guided step-by-step to learn about the practice of painting through close observation. Shape, pattern, texture, contrast, and painting basics will be instructed. Watch live demonstrations, experiment with a variety of materials, practice, and have fun.
  • *NEW* Soap Making

    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.
  • *NEW* Stained Glass 101: Copper Foil Method

    Explore the art of stained-glass design and building. Learn to make, cut and use patterns. Cut and grind glass Tape your glass with copper foil Solder your glass Add patina to color the solder Finish the edges with a zinc border Clean and polish the finished window. John will also discuss how to frame your completed window with wood. All tools and materials are provided. Please wear hard toe shoes, and long sleeves, and bring a pair of safety glasses. No fleece or sweaters that can catch glass chips as you cut. Bring $25 cash or check payable to instructor to first class for supply costs.
  • Acrylic Pouring "Up North" (ages 16+)

    You may have watched the videos online, now discover the magical world of acrylic pouring for yourself in person with Palette Up! Use 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 cutout. Choose between three outlines: Minnesota, Bear or Fish. We’ll provide a tray to carry your painting home.
  • Barn Quilt

    Come join the Blue Fox in creating a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x 14” reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm, each pallet has a unique quality. Note that the wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. The wood has been carefully selected, pre-sanded and assembled. At the start of class you will choose your design. Some designs are better suited for beginners and some are more advanced. Designs include: 1. Pinwheel (beginner friendly) 2. Flag (beginner friendly) 3. Faded Star (beginner friendly) 4. Friendship Star (beginner friendly) 5. Marigold (painting experience preferred) 6. Hidden Cross (painting experience preferred) 7. Blue Cross (painting experience preferred)
  • Easy Oil Painting Using the Bob Ross Method (ages 12+)

    Don’t think of yourself as an artist? Our Bob Ross style trained instructor will lead you through instruction to create your own work of art. This class will demonstrate how easy and fun working with oil paints can be. Bob Ross is enjoying a pop culture revival. His big hair, cheerful, calm, and encouraging personality inspired generations of people to take up painting in the 80s and 90s. All materials provided to create a 16x20 canvas masterpiece ready to frame for display at home. Frames will be available for purchase from instructor at class if you are interested.
  • Easy Oil Painting Using the Bob Ross Method (ages 12+)

    Don’t think of yourself as an artist? Our Bob Ross style trained instructor will lead you through instruction to create your own work of art. This class will demonstrate how easy and fun working with oil paints can be. Bob Ross is enjoying a pop culture revival. His big hair, cheerful, calm, and encouraging personality inspired generations of people to take up painting in the 80s and 90s. All materials provided to create a 16" x 20" canvas masterpiece ready to frame for display at home. Frames will be available for purchase from instructor at class if you are interested.
  • Intro to Welding: Create a Garden Sculpture

    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.
  • Welding a Steel Rose

    Beginner to Intermediate This class will introduce you to TIG welding and hand tool use 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 3 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, 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.