To register by Credit Card  click the Red "Buy Button" next to the class you would like to take. All classes will be held at 'Longville Arts Center'
On the Main St. of Longville, in the 'Gallery of New Creations-Antiques too' building. Classes Offered May 25 to June 30 |
| May 25
Friday
Evening
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |  | Let's Celebrate Spring - Far beneath the winter snow flowers want to grow.
Instructor: Jan Forbes
Evening class 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and cost $20.00
Children welcome
Let your creativity grow, and create a lovely greeting card to get started and then move on to an 8 x 10 finished framable work of art. For those interested, this will be a warm-up for a full day class tomorrow on May 26.
A Supply Fee of $14 is to be paid to the instructor on the day of class and includes paints, use of brushes, greeting card, envelope & professional cut matt suitable for framing. |  |
| May 26
Saturday
10 am - 3 pm | | Lovely Lively Lilac's
Instructor: Jan Forbes
Full Day class - 5-hours - 10 am to 3 pm with a lunch break. Cost is $50.00
This class will focus on free flowing background colors and adding the lilac's so creatively, with tiny raindrops to add to the beauty.
Lots of color, Lots of tricks, Lots of design elements, Lots of brush strokes AND Most of all Lots of fun.
A Supply Fee of $12. is to be paid to the instructor on the day of class and includes: paper, paints, use of brushes & all supplies necessary to complete this painting. A professional cut matt suitable for framing will be available for $5. extra. If you have favorite brushes feel free to bring them. Please bring paper towels to class. |  |
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| June 4
Monday
10am - noon | | Enjoy Crop Art
Instructor: Linda Paulsen 218-682-2104
This class is 10:00 am to 12 noon and cost $20.00
Enjoy the fun of creating a picture with seeds as your medium. Crop Art has been displayed at the Minnesota State Fair for a number of years, but not many classes are offered for this unusual art form. There will be patterns available or create your own. Beginners welcome. Register prior to class. There is no material fee.
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| June 11
Monday
1 - 4 pm
June 20
Wednesday
9am - noon |
| Purse Painting offered twice in June
Instructor: Myra Damm
June 11 Monday class is 1 pm to 4 pm and cost $20.00
June 20 Wednesday class is 9 am to 12 noon and cost $20.00
Recycle some of your "closeted" purses, or buy a new one to bring to class. We will be bringing new life to your favorite handbag with color, patterns, or design of your choice. Purses need to have a little texture in the leather for best results. No shiny surfaces for this art. Some gently used purses will be available for purchase or bring one of your own.
Supplies to bring with you to class - brushes, water container, paper towels, styrofoam plate for paint palette.
A Supply Fee of $5.00 is to be paid to the instructor on the day of class. |  |
| June 15
Friday
1 - 4 pm | | Drawing Class
Ages 12 to Adult
Instructor: Mike Traver
This class is 1 pm to 4 pm and cost $20.00
This class will delve into one of Mike's favorite subjects - the landscape. Students will be able to use either colored or graphite pencils. After a brief demonstration of the materials, the student's will follow Mike's lead through a series of steps that, when complete, will result in a drawing of their own creation guaranteed to amaze friends and family. More importantly they will also walk away with the skills and insights to continue drawing.
A Supply Fee of $15.00 is to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class and includes: two artist quality graphite pencils, two artist quality colored pencils, one artist quality eraser and the artist paper for the final landscape drawing.
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| June 22 & 23
Fri & Sat
10 am - 3 pm
each day | | Watercolor - Painting Water
Instructor: Jan Forbes
Two day class - 10 am to 3 pm each day (with lunch break) Cost is $100 for both days
Watercolor actually moves on the paper making it the perfect medium for painting moving water.
Day one - Learn to paint waves - could be the ocean, could be Lake Superior! Could be just to have fun and learn how to let it flow and become alive.
Day Two - Learn to paint seashells.
A Supply Fee of $14 is to be paid to the instructor on the 1st day of class and includes: paper, paints, masking, shells, use of brushes and all supplies necessary to complete this painting. If you have a favorite brush or tool, feel free to bring it. Please bring paper towels to class. |  |
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| June 26
Tuesday
9am - noon | | Happy Hour Napkins
Adult class, no children - class size limited to 8
Instructor: Jo Guttormson 682-2276 jogutts@yahoo.com
This class is 9 am to 12 noon and cost $20.00
This sweet little basket is perfect for holding your cocktail napkins at your next Happy Hour Event. There will be color choices available and cocktail napkins included for your first get-together. All basket supplies will be included and the project will be finished before you leave. Bring the following if you have them available: pencil, craft scissors (sharp, but not your good fabric scissors), snap clothes pins, ruler, letter opener or small flat screwdriver.
A Supply Fee of $5.00 is to be paid to the instructor on the day of class. |
| June 29
Friday
10 am to 3 pm | | Abstract Landscapes
Instructor: Dar Brooks 612-940-2094
Full Day class - 5 hours - 10am to 3pm and cost $50.00
This is a wonderful mixed media class for beginners or established artists. Demos will be exciting and teach unique ways to use materials and texturing techniques that will add depth to your work. Students will learn patterns of light and dark that will add energy and impact to their landscape paintings. Acrylics, watercolors, and collage will be used. Plenty of individual attention will be given.
Bring paper towels, notebook, scissors, favorite color acrylic paints, watercolor paints, a landscape picture with rocks and water. Paper, texturing supplies, and brushes will be available for student use, or bring your own. Supply fee covers matte medium, illustration board, rice papers, and finishing supplies.
Please call Dar if you do not have supplies 612-940-2094. Bring lunch or eat out.
A Supply Fee of $9.00 is to be paid to the instructor on the day of class. |
| June 30
Saturday
10 am to 3 pm | | Spontaneous Watercolor with Mixed Media
Ages 12 to Adult
Instructor: Dar Brooks 612-940-2094
Full Day class - 5 hours - 10am to 3pm and cost $50.00
Think you are not creative? Then this class is for you! There are no mistakes! All levels of students are welcome and will be inspired and motivated. The goal of the class is to free you up, energize you and bring you to the next level of your art. Traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques will be shown in easy to follow demos. Dar will guide students in choosing subjects, composition, and design elements that will enhance all your paintings! Students will also explore the exciting use of mixed media art supplies enhancing their paintings with depth and visual impact. Please bring to class: Watercolor paints, at least 3 colors of acrylic paint, Liquitex matte medium, paper towels, your favorite brushes, 2 full sheets of 140# professional grade watercolor paper, scissors, notebook pencil, and reference pictures you would like to paint. They can be real or abstract. If you do not have supplies, please call Dar as soon as you register. Paint brushes will be available for student use, and supply fee covers mixed media supplies. You may bring a lunch or go out.
A Supply Fee of $8.00 is to be paid to the instructor on the day of class. |
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