the 2015 FALL Catalog - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

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/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Classes / Exhibits / Outreach
Fall 2015
Visual arts education for all ages, interests and abilities
ESSENTIAL DATES
Summer Arts Camp
Real art | Real fun!
Through August 28, Ages 5 to 15
Half and full days, Monday - Friday
Art of the Garden Exhibit
Through August 6
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Free and open to the public
Faculty Show
August 20 - September 24
Reception on September 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Fall I class session
September 8 - October 31
Please register by August 29
Early registration discount ends August 15 *
Photo Op Exhibit
October 1 - 28
Opening reception, October 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
Fall II class session
November 2 - December 23
Please register by October 18
Early registration discount ends October 4 *
Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale
Grand Opening, November 12, 6 - 9 p.m.
(Free and open to the public)
* Discount for currently enrolled students to continue
their artistic journey into the ensuing session
Visit the Faculty Show and other fall exhibits
Exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public!
Wonderful opportunity to enjoy (and purchase) original art / PAGE 2
Thank you donors and welcome new members! / PAGE 7
Discover the joy of making
New art forms and classes plus old favorites –
art for everyone! / PAGES 8 - 21
Not sure which class? Try it!
Sampler Saturday, October 3 / PAGE 19
RECYCLE! Share the News
Help us expand our reach. When you’re done, recycle this catalog by dropping it
off at your local coffee shop, dentist office, salon, church or wherever people gather.
Everyone is welcome at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts! Please help share the news.
Exhibits Update
Exhibits and opening receptions at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts are free, accessible and open to the public. Gallery hours are the same as the building hours
on the back cover. There is always original artwork on display and available for purchase throughout the building and in the Art Center Shop for you to enjoy.
Faculty Show
Abstract Painting Student Show
August 20 - September 24
Reception on September 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Murphy Room, Café and Corridor Art Wall
Students of Ellen Richman’s Contemporary Abstract
Painting class will display their talents in this exhibit, filling
the Murphy Room, Café and Art Wall Corridor with lush
color and form.
Enjoy the latest creations of our talented Artist-Instructors
in an exhibit that provides a glimpse into the passion
and artistic vision behind the teaching. All of our
instructors are working artists, bringing first-hand
experience and practiced technique to the classroom.
Artwork by some of the finest teaching artists in the
region is exhibited in a veritable walk-through catalog
of the rich learning experiences available in our studios.
Texture. Mood. Attitude.
Paintings by Catherine ‘Kitty’ Zimba
Murphy Room
Reception on Sept. 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
in conjunction with the Faculty Show
Kitty Zimba works with a variety of subject matter in
her paintings, bringing to all of them her love of strong
color, texture and mood. A long-time MCFTA student,
Kitty has studied with several of our instructors over the
years, including Ken Wenzel, Reid Galey and Dorothy
Odlund.
Grand Opening, November 12, 6 - 9 p.m.
(free and open to the public)
The doors of the Laura H. Miles Gallery open to a bountiful
selection of art and fine craft selected for character and
value – perfect for holiday giving! Featuring more than
100 artists, the Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale has
something for everyone! Support local artists and arts
education in our communities with your holiday shopping
this year. Discover original gifts of pottery, glass, fiber,
wood, photography, printmaking, paintings, sculpture
and jewelry. Make the Minnetonka Center for the Arts a
destination for friends and family, shopping and stopping
by the Art Center Café for a creative holiday getaway.
Fall Calm, an oil painting by Kitty Zimba.
Photo Op
October 1 - 28
Reception on October 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
The accessibility of photography and the pervasiveness
of photographic images are both the triumph and the
challenge of photography. How does an artist optimize
the opportunities offered by this powerful, widely
available medium while honoring their own personal vision?
Whether they’ve selected unusual subject matter, taken
a unique approach to a common subject, or used an old,
new or special photographic process, the artists in this
exhibit achieve a variety of solutions to the challenge of
making the photographic medium their own.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Photo Op
Show us what’s unique about your approach
to making photographic work. Find the
complete Call for Entries at the Exhibits
page at minnetonkaARTS.org and submit
4 - 10 images by September 1st. All work
must be for sale. Notifications will be sent
September 5th.
PLAN NOW TO PARTICIPATE! Student Show
February 4 - March 3 / Reception on February 4, 6 - 8 p.m.
This show illustrates the creativity, skill and inspiration that happen in the Minnetonka Center for the Arts’
studios. Exhibiting in a professional gallery setting is an important part of the artistic learning process and
each year this show reminds us of the power, potential and importance of the visual arts in our lives. Come
see what attracts people to our studios and keeps them coming back. It may help you find the perfect class
to begin your journey!
Full details to follow in Winter Catalog and on the Exhibits page at minnetonkaARTS.org.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
This six-week show and sale offers art and fine
craft ideal for holiday giving. Interested artists,
please find the complete Call for Entries on
the Exhibits webpage at minnetonkaARTS.org.
Submit images on CD, photographs or three
work samples by mail, or email digital images
— including medium and pricing information
— to Bob Bowman, Minnetonka Center for the
Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN
55391 or [email protected].
/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Fall 2015
CONTENTS
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Essential Dates
2
Exhibits Update
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Director’s Note / Art Center News
4
Art Spots
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Board Member & Staff Spotlights
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Seeing is Believing Contributors
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Thank You Donors / Welcome Members
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Fall Classes at a Glance
10-21 Fall Class Descriptions
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Fall Instructor Bios
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Registration Details
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Art Center Hours / Mission / Directions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As of 5/27/2015 meeting
CHAIR
VICE CHAIR
SECRETARY
TREASURER
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Tom Hull
Barbara McBurney
Denise Leskinen
Sarah Barthel
Andy Currie
Crissy Field
Irv Kessler
Matthew Knopf
Andrea Michaelsen
Kathleen Michaelson
Terry Savidge
Jim Schwert
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Laura H. Miles
ART CENTER STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Roxanne Heaton, x. 15
[email protected]
ACCOUNTANT
Kathy Glaubitz, x. 18
[email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS Sara Skalle, x. 12
[email protected]
EXHIBITS DIRECTOR &
Robert Bowman, x. 17
RETAIL [email protected]
ADULT PROGRAM
Mara Miller, x. 13
[email protected]
CHILDREN & YOUTH
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Nicole Buchholz, x. 26
[email protected]
CERAMICS STUDIO
MANAGER
Lee Persell, x. 14
[email protected]
SCULPTURE STUDIO
Ryan Varley, x. 11
[email protected]
CAFÉ MANAGER
Melinda Alves, x. 20
[email protected]
CAFÉ ASSISTANT
Monica Brown, x. 20
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Sue Hnastchenko, x. 10
[email protected]
REGISTRARS
Dori Dedon-Mezei, x. 16
[email protected]
GUEST SERVICES
952.473.7361, x. 16
[email protected]
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Maryalice Brenk
[email protected]
WEBSITE
minnetonkaARTS.org
FACEBOOK
facebook.com/artcentered
TWITTER
@Mtkacenter4arts
Director’s
Note
Dear Friends,
We’re welcoming a new program year with
expanded opportunities to both make and enjoy
art! You’ll find an exciting range of new art
forms and many new classes in this catalog.
It’s a great time to try something new or share
with your friends so they might enjoy the
Art Center, too. This fall you’ll see more art
on display throughout Ridgedale Center as the
Partners in Art program expands dramatically!
It’s an exciting time for the arts in our
communities. We hope you’ll get involved.
Looking back on the past year, I’m grateful
for the many bright spots, a few of which are
worth noting. Despite changes, our watercolor
program is stronger than ever with new ArtistInstructors and new class offerings to keep up
with demand. In addition to our regular events,
the Eye Candy: Crazy Quilt and Abstraction
in Action exhibits were very popular and
received good publicity. The Art Center Café is
thriving with an expanded menu and growing
lunch crowd, thanks to Chef Melinda Alves.
We received a generous Arts Access Grant
from the Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB)
underwriting another year of outreach
programming and an Arts Engagement
in American Communities Grant from the
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA),
which is funding the management of the
expanded exhibits at Ridgedale Center. And,
most recently, is the outstanding success of our
Seeing is Believing Spring Fundraiser which
exceeded expectations by nearly double.
As we close the past fiscal year, the positive trends
continue to be encouraging. Our program and
event participation, despite closing the shop at
Ridgedale, continues to expand. This is clear evidence
that our work is relevant, needed and valued by
all who are touched by the Art Center’s program.
I want to extend our deepest appreciation to all
who sponsored and gave so generously at our
Seeing is Believing Spring Fundraiser and to our
generous donors who responded to the Spring
Appeal. I am continually grateful for those who
believe in the Art Center’s mission and don’t
hesitate a moment to offer support! These gifts
help keep our classes affordable and accessible,
plus enable continuing outreach programming
to underserved audiences. Thanks again to
everyone who participated, and if you missed it,
it’s never too late! Please call with a credit card
number or send a tax-deductible contribution.
This next year is going to be a winner! New
classes, continuing outreach programs and
excellent exhibits both here and at Ridgedale.
There’s never been a better time to get involved
with the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Best regards,
Roxanne L. Heaton
Executive Director
NEW
STUDENT DISCOUNT
If you’ve never taken a class with
us before, enjoy a 10 percent savings
on your first registration! (Details, p. 23)
Call the Registrar at 952.473.7361, x. 16,
and claim this benefit!
New neighbor: ANTHROPOLOGIE
Thank you to the new Anthropologie store at
the Promenade in Wayzata, which held a grand
opening celebration on June 25 and donated
10 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Friends of the Art Center enjoyed the Anthropologie grand opening at 801 Lake Street.
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Art Spots
News and announcements from the Minnetonka Center for the Arts community of artists.
On September 12, MCFTA ceramics Artist-Instructors Bob
Bowman and Lee Persell will show and sell their artwork
at Earth to Table, the fall pottery event at Squire House
Gardens in Afton, Minn. Displays of functional pottery
will be set in the gardens surrounding this unique shop for
gardeners and pottery lovers to browse and buy.
As one of four artists included in Minnesota Masters,
watercolor Artist-Instructor Catherine Hearding will
have eight paintings exhibited in the University of
Minnesota Arboretum’s Reedy Gallery from September 1
through January 15. Lanesboro Art Gallery will feature a
solo exhibition of her works entitled Drawn to the Light in
Lanesboro, Minn. from October 17 through December 20.
Her painting Season’s First Snow will be exhibited
at the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American
Watercolors in Old Forge, New York, August 7 through
October 4.
Small Divide by Ellen Richman
Contemporary abstract painting Artist-Instructor Ellen
Richman is celebrating her 10th year of non-stop teaching
at the Art Center. You will find her artwork exhibited in the
Summer Salon at CIRCA gallery in downtown Minneapolis
through September 12.
Carved ceramic bowls by Robert Bowman
Commissioned from memorial funds of the Hennepin
Health Foundation, painting Artist-Instructor Michele
Combs created this 24 x 48-inch oil in memory of a woman
who faithfully volunteered at Hennepin County Medical
Center (HCMC) for 40 years. She and her husband can
be seen on the bench to the left looking at Lake Harriet
where they kept their sailboat.
Hennepin Health Foundation commission by
Michele Combs
New in every way for sculpture Artist-Instructor John
Currie, is this recent installation at New Reflections Salon
in Minnetonka. It’s large (1 x 5 x 36-feet), contemporary,
abstract, in aluminum and copper and fabricated from
sheet and tubular metal. Usually, John works in small,
representational, bronze castings. Adding to excitement of
his first installation piece, the salon won third runner up
of 300 entries for Salon of the Year by Salon Today and
Modern Salon magazines.
Golden Glow, watercolor by Catherine Hearding
Intersections: Made Here, an urban walking gallery of 40
storefront exhibits in downtown Minneapolis, features
the sculpture of Artist-Instructor Gail Katz James at
520 Nicollet
through
September. Gail’s
work combines
disparate
elements and
processes:
bending
and welding
steel, traditional
fiber handwork,
functional hardDefining Spaces by Gail Katz James
ware, wirework
(photo by Steven Lang)
and beading.
Part of a Whole by new Artist-Instructor Audrey
Stommes
Painting Artist-Instructor Audrey Stommes, who is
new to the Art Center, will have drawings published
in July in Manifest INDA 9, which is an international
exhibition in print. (INDA stands for international drawing
annual.) In May, her artwork was published in Paint Pulse
magazine. Private collectors have kept her busy this
summer with three commissioned works.
Paul Meisel creates
customized Sculpture storage
Keren Kroul and Crystalline Pathways
Painting Artist-Instructor Keren Kroul will be featured
in three exhibits this fall: a two-person exhibit at BanfillLocke Center for the Arts in Fridley, August 29 through
September 26th; ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan,
in September and October; and a solo exhibit at Concordia
University in St. Paul, in November and December. Her
5 x 7-foot watercolor, Crystalline Pathways (2015) is now
on display in the lobby of Mayo Clinic Square on Hennepin
Avenue through September 30.
New Reflections Salon installation by John Currie
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Traffic Zone Gallery in downtown Minneapolis
presents the artwork of encaustic painting Artist-Instructor
Jodi Reeb in a solo show entitled Visual Thoughts, which
runs through September 4.
Inversion by Jodi Reeb
Metalwork sculpture
Artist-Instructor
Paul Meisel poses
with his finished
project. Three months
ago he volunteered
and began building
custom racks and
holders to keep
sculpture tools safe
and organized.
Thank you, Paul!
What a difference!
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Andy Currie
Andy Currie has spent 50 years working with nonprofit
organizations, mostly in the arts. As managing partner
of Currie, Ferner, Scarpetta & DeVries LLP he served as
a consultant for the 1999 capital campaign, which funded
the Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ current facility. With
success achieved and friendships developed, it inextricably
connected him to the Art Center … making it difficult
to refuse an invitation 12 years later to join the board
of directors.
Interest in the visual arts began early in his career
as an acting director of a contemporary art museum
in Ohio. Shifting to fundraising, Andy moved to New
York to work as a consultant and later became president
and chief operating officer of C. W. Shaver & Company
Inc., a national fundraising firm with offices across the
country. With that scope, it’s notable when he asserts,
“The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is one of the
nation’s leading examples of its type, probably
among the top five art centers of its kind in the
country.”
After his first year with the board of directors, Andy
is impressed by the scale of the Art Center’s outreach
program, especially how we serve artists, providing
opportunities for them to work in the community, and reach
at-risk children with art experiences, an important aspect
of healthy child development.
“I think the Art Center does a great job at what it does,”
says Andy. “It seems to have a clear focus and it’s
recognized by area foundations for the quality of its work.”
He adds that his wife, author Ames Sheldon, has taken
classes in sculpture and watercolor painting at the Art
Center with “phenomenal” Artist-Instructors.
“Andy has been a tremendous friend of the art center and
to me, personally, for many years. His fundraising acumen
is unparalleled and he brings a wealth of knowledge and
experience to our board,” says Executive Director Roxanne
Heaton. “His counsel is invaluable as we chart the course
of this organization for the next decade.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Ryan Varley
Sculpture Studio Manager Ryan Varley supports the
Artist-Instructors and sculptors so that they can focus on
the art form. That includes having a technical knowledge
of the bronze casting process, providing foundry
maintenance, ordering supplies and making sure the studio
runs smoothly. Ryan held this position from 2002 to 2005
when the studio and this building were new and returned
to the Sculpture Studio this year.
“I think what we do in that studio is so extremely rare that
it would be eye-opening for many people to take a class in
sculpture,” says Ryan. “The stuff that we’re capable of doing
is pretty phenomenal.”
In addition to his role with the Art Center, Ryan teaches
art with the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. program in Osseo serving
students who have significant emotional, behavioral
and mental health issues. He provides individualized
instruction for students centering on their strengths and
helps them establish positive patterns of behavior and
decision-making.
“It’s not your traditional high school art setting,” says Ryan.
“It’s been challenging, but very rewarding. I might be
teaching painting to one student and sculpture to another
in the same class.”
Ryan does some metalwork at his home studio, but doesn’t
like being defined by any one medium. Two young sons
consume most of his time outside of work, but lately when
he does make art, he’s been painting. Inspired by his
students’ autonomous doodles and scribbles on
assignments, he creates abstracts of shape and line while
considering what they might be communicating.
“I went to grad school as a print-maker, but I was really
drawn into the physicality of making art,” says Ryan who
paints with his hands using pastels, oils, polyurethanes and
acrylic caulking to give it depth.
“As both an artist and an educator, Ryan brings
a special and valued perspective to the job, and since
he’s done the job before, he was able to jump right in
and make things happen,” says Executive Director
Roxanne Heaton. “When we hired him back in 2002,
I was very impressed by his incredible skills and quiet
confidence. I couldn’t be happier to have him back
on the staff!”
MEMBERS’ SALON People’s Choice Awards
Visitors of the 2015 Members’ Salon cast their votes for their favorite works. We are pleased to announce that the People’s
Choice selections are: Nasturtiums, a painting by Susan Welle Felix, A Winter’s Day, an altered digital photograph by Tom
Freund, Girl in a Hat, a ceramic sculpture by Arlene Zimmerman. Congratulations to these and all member artists who
participated in this year’s Members’ Salon!
Nasturtiums, a painting by Susan Welle Felix
A Winter’s Day, an altered digital photograph by Tom Freund
Girl in a Hat, a ceramic sculpture by Arlene Zimmerman
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Thanks to all of our Believers!
It was a festive night at the Art Center when the Seeing is Believing Spring
Fundraiser opened the doors on June 5. With live demonstrations of stone carving,
painting and ceramics, more than 150 guests were able to glimpse the transformative
magic of art that takes place at the Art Center every day. The combined total of
ticket sales, mystery bags, raffles, auctions, sponsorships and donations raised
nearly $100,000 to support the Art Center’s ongoing work. Thank you to the Board
of Directors, sponsors, guests, donors and volunteers who so generously supported
the event! Thanks to Scott McKenzie Catering & Events for preparing delicious
appetizers and dinner for us!
Event Sponsors
Jim Schwert
Matthew Knopf
Denise & William Leskinen
Terri & Dick Bowman
Andy Currie & Ames Sheldon
Crissy & Jim Field
Andrea & George Michaelsen
Tom & Katharine Hull
Irv Kessler & Barbara Anderson
Barbara McBurney
Seeing is Believing Donors
Mr. Frank Bennett
Ms. Beverly Bingham
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brenk
Sara Brown
Dr. and Mrs. James Brownfield
Mrs. Stacy Burns
Mrs. Lani Carlson and Mr. Peter Carlson
Patricia and John Case
Marilyn Chazin-Caldie and Patrick Caldie
Peter and Dianne Cook
Mr. Andrew Currie and Ms. Ames Sheldon
Mr. and Ms. David L. Duclos
Gregg and Cynthia Dyste
Mary Jo and David Eide
Mr. James H. Field
Ben and Rebecca Field
Christine and James Field
Patricia and George Foulkes
Mr. John Fox
Jeff and Andria Fullerton
Laura and Daniel Good
Mrs. Pratibha Gupta
Ms. Ellie Hands, in honor of Barbara McBurney
Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Hauser
Bert and Roxanne Heaton
David and Julaine Heit
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hensel
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hull
Ms. Andrea Hull, in memory of DeeDee Hull
Penelope Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace R. Johnson
Eugene Karlson
Irvin Kessler and Barbara Anderson
Mr. Matthew Knopf and Ms. Terri Bonoff
Denise and Bill Leskinen
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lutz
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Kathleen & David Michaelson
Terry Savidge
Louise Turkela
Barbara McBurney
Mary Lou Meyer, in honor of Barbara McBurney
Andrea and George Michaelsen
Kathleen and David Michaelson
Mrs. Laura H. Miles
Mr. Angus Morrison
Patricia and Carl Nanoff
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newman
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Osborn
Mr. and Mrs. George Prill
Mr. Edgar T. Savidge
James and Caroline Schwert
Katie and Ken Searl, in honor of Barbara McBurney
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shaw
Mrs. Judy Stendahl
Mr. Erik Stolmanske
Kaimay and Joseph Terry
Ms. Sandra Thompson
Dr. Louise Turkula
Ms. Cindy Vargas and Mr. Jochen Scherr
Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Vars
Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius W. Wiens
Lori and Dave Wilken
Corporate/Foundation
Contributions
Anchor Bank
Caroline Amplatz Giving LLC
Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Medtronic Foundation
Merrill Lynch Private
Banking & Investment Group
Oppenheimer Wolff and Donnelly LLP
Summit Mortgage Corporation
TCF Foundation
The Ski Monster
William Lewis Web Development
In-Kind
Contributions
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Bibelot Shops
Brueggers Bagels
Maryalice Brenk
Candlelight Floral
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies
COV Wayzata
Creative Kid’s Stuff
Dichotomy
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Crissy Field
Marybeth Galey
Gander Mountain
Pratibha Gupta
Harvest Home
Pat Hoven
Tom Hull
Jon Charles Salon
Irv Kessler
Matthew Knopf
Lago Taco
Denise Leskinen
Maison Boutique
Thanks to our
Demonstrating
Artists
Robert Bowman
Ceramics on the Wheel
Susan Lyman
Stone Carving
Ruth Mason
Painting
Martin’s Boutique
Mask Salon
Barbara McBurney
McCormick’s
Meridian Boutique
Carolyn Meyers Jewelry
Andrea Michaelsen
George Michaelsen
Kathleen Michaelson
Miridian, Ltd.
Olive & Sprigs
Pilates, MN
Primp Boutique
Sakana Restaurant
Terry Savidge
Schuler Shoes
Jim Schwert
Skyzone
Starbucks
The Marsh
The Ski Monster
The Yoga Center
Wuollet Bakery
Thanks to the Seeing
is Believing Committee
Andrea Michaelsen, Chair
Terri Bowman
Maryalice Brenk
Crissy Field
Roxanne Heaton
Denise Leskinen
Barbara McBurney
Lori Wilken
And all the other volunteers who
made the event a success!
THANK YOU.
Contributions
MARCH 1 - MAY 31, 2015
$25,000
The McKnight Foundation
$10,000 - 24,999
Quaker Hill Foundation
$2,000 - 5,000
The Caridad Corporation/Tom and Mari Lowe
Dorsey & Whitney LLP/Matthew Knopf
General Mills Foundation c/o CyberGrants, Inc.
Merrill Lynch Private Banking &
Investment Group/Wescott A. Jones
Prospect Creek Foundation/
Bruce and Martha Atwater
$1,000 - 1,999
Anchor Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman
Mr. Andrew Currie and Ms. Ames Sheldon
Wendy Wenger Dankey and Jeff Dankey
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE MEMBERSHIP, PROJECT, SPONSORSHIP, IN-KIND, CORPORATE, OPERATING AND
CAPITAL GIFTS OF $150 OR MORE BETWEEN MARCH 1 - MAY 31, 2015.
Ben and Rebecca Field
Christine and James Field
Mrs. Anne D. Hull
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hull
Irvin Kessler and Barbara Anderson
Denise and Bill Leskinen
Martha MacMillan Bennett 1974
Family Trust/Martha MacMillan
Madeline Island School of the Arts
Barbara McBurney
Ms. Kathleen Michaelson
Mrs. Laura H. Miles
Oppenheimer Wolff
and Donnelly LLP/Jim Schwert
Mr. Edgar T. Savidge
TCF Foundation
Dr. Louise Turkula
$500 - 999
Mrs. Jane L. Emison
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mueller
Jill and Scott Wine
$150 - 499
Randy and Marcy Betcher
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brenk
Dr. and Mrs. James Brownfield
Mrs. Stacy Burns
Mrs. Lani Carlson and Mr. Peter Carlson
Patricia and John Case
Mrs. Myra Chazin
Marilyn Chazin-Caldie and Patrick Caldie
Mary Jo and David Eide
Alice and Dean Fjelstul
Patricia and George Foulkes
Lucy B. Hartwell
David and Julaine Heit
Bruce and Irma Kelley
Patricia and Carl Nanoff
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newman
Mr. Stephen Otto
Mr. and Mrs. George Prill
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund/Bonnie Ronning
Kaimay and Joseph Terry
Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Vars
Welcome and thank you to all new and renewing members
PATRON $1,000
Ms. Caroline Amplatz • Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Bowman • Kenneth and Catherine Zimba
Tim and Diane Thorpe • Robert and Mavis
Voigt • Elizabeth and Ken Weir • Sherri West
and John MacDonald
SPONSOR $250
Artworks Art & Frame, Inc./Terry Hart • Paul
and Phyllis Droher • Mrs. Linda H. Garrett
Jamie and Scott Honour • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
W. Hull • Mr. and Ms. Andy Johnson • Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond A. Lipkin • Dr. and Mrs. Pearce
McCarty • Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Osborn
BASIC $55
Ms. Patricia Affeldt • Ms. Shradha Ahmed
Bunny Alexander • Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Altenhoff
Mrs. Nicole Anderson • Ms. Kathleen Andrus
Ms. Lois Anselment • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Apple
Mrs. Renee Arbogast • Mrs. Sandy Aubitz
Patricia and Jeff Baker • Mr. Sean Banken
Mrs. Dana Barry • Ms. Anne L. Bendt • Ed and
Cindy Bennett • Mr. and Mrs. John Bergstad
Mr. Troy Bermel • Mr. Brad Bernstein
Ms. Carolyn Bisson • Mrs. Elizabeth Blaufuss
Mike and Ann Brilley • Ms. Andrea Brosch
Ms. Lizbeth Brown • Ms. Carolina Brunet
Ms. Nicole Buchholz • Mrs. Christi Bystedt
Mr. Alex Calingaert • Ms. Kathleen Carey
Ms. Ann Carlson • Ms. Jackie Carlson
Mrs. Myra Chazin • Mr. and Mrs. Kim
M. Christopherson • Mr. and Mrs. David
FRIEND $100
Mrs. Suzanne Brixius • Laura and Mark
Capaldini • Peter and Dianne Cook • John and
Jeannine Currie • Anne and Keith Dixon
Mr. Philip Eckhert • Mr. Patrick Fallon • Tori
and Jim Gagne • Mrs. Polly Grose • Van and Liz
Hawn • Bert and Roxanne Heaton • Mr. and
Mrs. Mark Z. Jones • Ms. Amy Klump
Annette and Kelvin Lee • Ms. Sushmeeta Jolly
Nanda • Mrs. Gail See • Mr. Brian Sjoquist
Membership Benefits
$55 Basic Household Membership
($50 for Seniors)
• 10 percent member discount on
classes for all household members
• Invitations to special exhibit openings and events
• Eligibility to enter Members’ Show
and exhibits at Ridgedale Center
• Higher commissions on sales of
member exhibited art
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Alice and Fred Wall
Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius W. Wiens
Foundation Contributions
The McKnight Foundation
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Corporate Contributions
Anchor Bank
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Dorsey & Whitney LLP/Matthew Knopf
Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investment
Group/Westcott A. Jones
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TCF Foundation
MARCH 1, 2015 - MAY 31, 2015
Copeland • Mr. Tim Current • Mrs. Mary Cyr
Allton • Mrs. Beth Davis • James and Megan
Dayton • Ms. Katherine D. Doerr • Ms. Beth
Dorsey • Ms. Sue Dosen • Kathy and Michael
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Ms. Debra Dworsky and Ms. Andrea Shapiro
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Hearding • Ms. Patricia J. Hegman • Mr. Scott
Helmes • Ms. Edie E. Hermanek • Mr. Tom
Hessel • Ms. Lisa Galbraith Heyl • Ms. Molly
Hinz • Mrs. Elizabeth Hlavka • Mike and Sue
Hnastchenko • Jeanne Hoene and Robert
Fayfield • Ms. Anne M Hoerner • Ms. Lee Ann
Howell • Ms. Sonja Hutchinson • Mrs. Lucia
Hwang • Anna and Seamus Hyland • Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Irene • Denice K. Jasper
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John Klammer • Ms. Linda Kollofski • Cheryl
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LeNeave • Mrs. Michele Lesmeister • Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Lips • Mrs. Chris Lockwood • Mari
and Tom Lowe • Mr. Jon Maakestad • Ms. Barbra
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Maheshwari • Mrs. Mary Mahowald • Ms. Maria
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Markle • Ms. Susan J. Marvin • Barbara
McBurney • Mr. Don McClung and Ms. Anne
Harvell • Ms. Nicole McCullough • Mr. and Mrs.
Justin McHugh • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
W. Medcalf • Bruce and Susan Meyer
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Mrs. Patricia Mintz • Mrs. Kami Miskiw
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O’Keefe-Coats • Mr. John O’Leary • Ms. Cindy
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Mrs. Heidi Thomas • Mr. and Ms. Paul Walczak
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and Richard Bleyhl • Ms. Lynnea West • Lynsey
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Fall 2015 Class Schedule
Calligraphy
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ceramics
FALL I
FALL II
A52215
FALL I
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
Pointed Pen Calligraphy
FALL II
10
NEW!
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
WED
MacDonald
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
THU
MON
TUE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A90315
B90315
Beginning and Continuing with Clay
10
Bowman
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A90015
B90015
Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
10
Persell
•
•
WED
THU
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A90515
B90515
Pottery in the Making
10
Persell
A94415
B94415
Ceramic Sculpture
10
Catt
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A90615
B90615
Pottery in the Making
10
Persell
•
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A96515
B96515
Clay Techniques & the Artistic Process
10
Miller
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A91615
10
Miller
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A97615
B97615
Clay: Form and Surface
10
Miller
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A91515
B91515
Functional Earthenware: Building a Surface
11
Pavelka
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A91815
B91815
Stoneware and Porcelain
11
Persell/Bowman
PAGE
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
Drawing
Pizza and Pottery
NEW!
•
MON
FALL I
FALL II
B42215
Drawing Basics: A Friendly Introduction [CORE CLASS]
11
Nelson
•
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A44515
B44515
Drawing Studio
12
Nelson
•
B45515
Figure Drawing
11
Stommes
•
B45815
Drawing Basics: A Friendly Introduction [CORE CLASS]
11
Nelson
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
A45815
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A45515
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A48015
Fiber Arts
Figure Drawing
B48015
NEW!
Contemporary Botanical Drawing & Painting I
FALL I
FALL II
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A73015
B73015
Beginning Weaving
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A70015
B70015
Intermediate Weaving
B71815
Inkle Loom Weaving
B70415
Wednesday Weaving
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A70415
CLASS TITLE
NEW!
NEW!
TUE
WED
11
Stommes
•
Galloway
•
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
THU
FRI
SAT
THU
FRI
SAT
•
12
PAGE
MON
TUE
WED
12
Bestler
•
12
Bestler
•
12
Bestler
•
12
Bestler
•
•
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A71815
Inkle Loom Weaving
12
Bestler
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A75215
Scarf Extravaganza
NEW!
12
Katz-James
•
Scarf Extravaganza
NEW!
12
Katz-James
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Glass
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jewelry
B75215
FALL I
FALL II
A98915
B98915
CLASS TITLE
Glorious Glass
PAGE
13
NEW!
PAGE
FALL I
FALL II
A83215
B83215
Silversmithing and Jewelry Design
13
Saathoff
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A83815
B83815
Marlinspike Knotting
13
Juelich
FALL I
FALL II
NEW!
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A715L15
The Legacy of Incan Weaving
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
A350L15
MIA Curator Lecture: Delacroix and Modernity
NEW!
NEW!
MON
Petron
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lecture
CLASS TITLE
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
SAT
•
A42215
NEW!
FRI
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CLASS TITLE
SAT
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
NEW!
FRI
•
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
•
MON
TUE
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
THU
13
Ebertz
9/22
13
Noon
10/29
FRI
SAT
FRI
SAT
Painting (acrylics, oils,
pastels and mixed-media)
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FALL I
FALL II
A40615
B40615
Contemporary Abstract Painting
14
Richman
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
•
B48615
Artful Memories
14
Coppin
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A41415
B41415
Intermediate/Advanced Painting Studio
14
Odland
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A47515
B47515
Pastel Landscape
14
Kath
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A41515
B41515
Beginning/Intermediate Painting Studio
14
Odland
•
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A41615
B41615
All Levels Painting Studio
14
Odland
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
B44715
Exploring Color and Flower Painting in French
14
Coppin
•
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
B40315
Oil and Acrylic Painting Techniques
14
Calengor
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A48115
B48115
Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic
15
Combs
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A43015
B43015
Impressionist Painting
15
Stone
•
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
A41015
NEW!
15
Thompson
•
NEW!
Photo Inspired Mixed-Media Art
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A49715
B49715
Contemporary Abstract Painting
14
Richman
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A43515
B43515
Introduction to Painting [CORE CLASS]
15
Kroul
•
FALL I
FALL II
Painting (watercolors)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A42515
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
Continuing Watercolor I
B44315
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A45115
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A44615
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A48015
B48015
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A42415
B42415
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A42615
NEW!
Contemporary Botanical Painting II
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
15
Galloway
•
15
Galloway
•
WED
THU
15
Galloway
•
16
Sweeney
•
Contemporary Botanical Drawing & Painting I
16
Galloway
•
Continuing Watercolor III
16
Galloway/Hearding
•
B42615
Continuing Watercolor II
16
Galloway/Hearding
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
B42115
Introduction to Watercolor Painting [CORE CLASS]
16
Muzzy
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
B44915
Negative Painting in Watercolor
16
Muzzy
•
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
B42915
Watercolor Still Life: Ordinary to Extraordinary
16
Hearding
8
B45115
Holiday Art Cards
NEW!
Watercolor Journal: Seeing, Sketching, Writing
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
Register at minnetonkaARTS.org or call 952.473.7361, x. 16 / Register one week or more before class start!
FRI
•
SAT
Fall 2015 Class Schedule
Photography
FALL I
FALL II
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A61515
B61515
Intermediate Digital Photography
17
Beihl
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A66115
B66115
Beginning Digital Photography
17
Shefland
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A61015
B61015
Making Photographs
17
Beihl
WED
THU
A66415
B66415
Advanced Beginner Digital Photography
17
Shefland
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A66215
B66215
Beginning Digital Photography
17
Shefland
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A61615
B61615
Intermediate Digital Photography
17
Beihl
•
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FALL I
FALL II
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A81915
B81915
Figurative Sculpture
18
Willey
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A88915
B88915
Advanced Welded Sculpture
18
Nelson
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A80715
B80715
Beginning/Intermediate Welded Sculpture
18
Varley
•
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A82915
B82915
Stone Carving Beginning/Intermediate
18
Lyman
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A81215
B81215
Metal Sculpture from Found Objects
18
Meisel
•
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A85215
B85215
Bronze Casting
19
Currie
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A85315
B85315
Bronze Casting
19
Currie
•
•
NEW!
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A82715
B82715
Evening Stone Carving
19
Leeman/Zimmerman
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A83015
B83015
Stone Carving Beginning/Intermediate
18
Lyman
FALL I
FALL II
Workshops
for Adults
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
SAT
FRI
SAT
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sculpture
FRI
•
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
A438W15
Encaustic Painting: Working With Wax
20
Reeb
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
A876W15
Altered Papers and Collage
20
Carmody Smith
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
A439W15
Experimental Encaustic Painting
20
Reeb
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AS90AM15
Saturday Sampler / Ceramics
11, 19 Faculty
10/3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AS40AM15
Saturday Sampler / Drawing
12, 19 Faculty
10/3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AS80AM15
Saturday Sampler / Sculpture
Faculty
10/3
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AS80PM15
Saturday Sampler / Glass
13, 19 Faculty
10/3
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AS40PM15
Saturday Sampler / Painting
15, 19 Faculty
10/3
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
A496W15
Deliberate Design
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A418W15
The Art of Picture Books
Family Art Classes
FALL I
FALL II
19
NEW!
NEW!
CLASS TITLE
A056W15
Trick or Treat Ceramics
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A080W15
Drawing Naturally: Conte Crayons
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A081W15
Drawing Naturally: Charcoal
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
A053W15
Gorgeous Glass: Basics
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A082W15
Drawing Naturally: Pastels
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A083W15
Drawing Naturally: Watercolors
NEW!
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
B053W15
Gorgeous Glass: Mosaic
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
B059W15
Tree Centerpiece
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
B052W15
Gorgeous Glass: Ornaments
Children & Teens
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
10/2
Hearding
•
20
Carlson
10/17
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
20
Catt
9/26
20
Aaron
3/10
21
Aaron
10/10
20
Petron
10/10
21
Aaron
10/24
21
Aaron
10/31
20
Petron
11/7
20
Catt
11/14
20
Petron
11/21
PAGE
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
FALL II
A47315
B47315
Youth Drawing Studio (Ages 6-10)
21
Odland
•
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A19715
B19715
Painting Basics (Ages 6-10)
21
Buck
•
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
A12115
B12115
Multi-Media Expo (Ages 6-10)
21
Aaron
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
A15115
B15115
Stone Carving for Kids (Ages 10-14)
21
Picos
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A13615
21
Petron
•
Clay Surface Design (Ages 10-15)
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
MON
FALL I
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS TITLE
9/19
20
PAGE
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/18
•
•
B13615
Clay Handbuilding for Feet! (Ages 10-15)
21
Aaron
•
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A47715
B47715
Teen Drawing Studio (Ages 11-16)
21
Odland
•
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A15015
B15015
Teen Welding (Ages 13-17)
21
Varley
•
NEW!
Welcome to our new Artist-Instructors: Nancy Carlson and Kristine MacDonald.
See page 22 for Artist-Instructor bios
These organizations are supporting the Art Center by distributing our class catalogs at their locations.
Show them our appreciation with your business when you can. Thank you!
Excelsior / Minnetonka / Ridgedale / Wayzata / Westonka/Mound
Art Center Hours (after September 8): M, W, F, Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / T, Th 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. / Sun. closed
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CALLIGRAPHY
POINTED PEN
CALLIGRAPHY
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
POTTERY
Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Kristine MacDonald
Skill level: ALL
Make your writing beautiful whether
addressing cards or adding poetry to your
paintings. In this class you will learn
Copperplate script, a style of calligraphy
that gets its unique look from a flexible,
pointed pen nib that allows variation in
thickness through pressure and release.
Begin by learning the lovely traditional
copperplate letter forms and then push
them into the 21st century by altering the
letter shapes to make them funky and
current. Materials included.
Beginners receive an introduction to basic
throwing techniques and forms, while
intermediate students expand their technical
abilities and their understanding of
ceramic form through demos, discussions
and critiques. High-fire, raku and soda
firing will be explored.
Enrollment limited to 18; ages 15 and up
Add personal style and flair
with calligraphy
B90015 Tuesdays, November 3 - December 22
(8 sessions) 6 - 9 p.m.
$270 Members / $300 Non-members
A52215
Thursdays, September 10 - October 29
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Krissy Catt
Skill level: B, AB, I
CERAMICS
BEGINNING AND
CONTINUING WITH CLAY
Robert Bowman
Skill level: ALL
This course combines basic throwing
and handbuilding techniques for beginners with more advanced techniques and
individualized instruction for continuing
students. Demonstrations and discussions
will complement the hands-on experiences,
and we’ll explore a variety of firing
methods for finishing our work.
A90315 Mondays, September 14 - October 26
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B90315 Mondays, November 2 - December 21
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A90015 Tuesdays, September 15 - October 27
POTTERY IN THE MAKING
Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL
This class is for beginners and advanced
potters alike. Beginners will be introduced
to the potter’s wheel as well as handbuilding. Experienced students will work with
the instructor to develop their own work.
High-fire, raku and soda firing will be
explored.
In this “off the wheel” class, students
will have fun with figurative (animal or
human), abstract or realistic forms and
learn about interior structure and proper
architecture for ceramic sculpture.
Students may pursue their own direction
with instructor support or be given step
by step guidance to complete their project.
The creative possibilities are endless!
A94415Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B94415Wednesdays,
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on November 25
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Enhance design aesthetics and improve
your artist’s eye in this class that will
expand your clay vocabulary and take
your ceramic skills to the next level. You’ll
create a wide range of pieces from tabletop
wares such as cups, plates, and teapots to
large vases and planters, explore glazing
techniques to better express the line and
form of the finished piece, and as a class
share creative insights to nurture critical
thinking about pottery. All skill levels are
welcome to join.
A96515 Thursdays, September 17 - October 29
B96515
Thursdays, November 5 - December 17
PIZZA AND POTTERY
Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Everyone loves a good pizza and when
paired with handmade pottery the
experience is unforgettable. Personalize
your family pizza party night by custom
making your own baking stone, steins,
drinking glasses, dinner plates and serving
plates. The first two weeks consist of
making and trimming. The last class we’ll
glaze our pieces.
Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL
CLAY: FORM AND SURFACE
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B90615
CLAY TECHNIQUES
NEW!
& THE ARTISTIC
PROCESS
Functional form and fun with
Ernest Miller
Make your Thursday evenings fun and
creative in this relaxed potter’s wheel class!
Instructor demonstrations will show you
how to create cups, bowls, plates, vases,
lidded jars and teapots. Individual attention
will help you develop your skills and
individual projects. Some projects include
hand construction and altering techniques.
This class is designed for students with
some experience and ambitious beginners.
All tableware is finished in a high-fire kiln
for food-safe use at home.
Bring a Towel.
Clay and tools are available for purchase at the Art Center. During the first
class, your instructor will show you what you’ll need. Materials are not
included in class price unless stated. Firing fees are extra and purchased
based on the size of each piece. Bring a towel that can get muddy.
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A97615 Thursdays, October 8 - 29
B97615
FUNCTIONAL
NEW!
EARTHENWARE:
BUILDING A SURFACE
Kristin Pavelka
Skill level: AB, I, AD
Earthenware clay is forgiving, the “low
fire” color palette is infinite and the firings
are economical, making this genre of
pottery very creative and easily accessible!
Explore multiple ways to build up interesting
surfaces during each stage of the making
process: wet, leatherhard and bisque.
You will learn a variety of slip decorating
techniques, how terra sigillata can enhance
the surfaces and how to layer glaze to
create depth. In the last class, we discuss
the finished pots, providing good feedback
and ideas. Both wheel throwers and
hand-builders welcome. While geared to
earthenware, the techniques in this course
will benefit ceramicists working in all firing
ranges and clay varieties.
STONEWARE
AND PORCELAIN
Lee Persell/Robert Bowman
Skill level: ALL
Beginners learn the basics of working with
stoneware or porcelain on the potter’s
wheel while intermediate and advanced
students expand their skills. Handbuilding
projects will be presented. Class includes
demos, critiques and an opportunity to try
soda and raku firing techniques.
A91815 Saturdays, September 19 - October 31
(7 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
B91815 Saturdays, November 7 - December 19
(7 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
A91515 Fridays, September 11 - October 30
(8 sessions) 9 a.m. - Noon
B91515 Fridays, November 6 - December 18
DRAWING
DRAWING BASICS: A
FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION
[CORE CLASS]
Holly Nelson
Skill level: B, AB
Yes, you can! Many people incorrectly
think they’re not creative or can’t draw,
when in reality they simply have not been
taught the fundamental steps. In this
beginning class, you will be introduced to
basic drawing techniques and materials that
will help build skills and increase confidence.
We recommend this foundational class
for students of all art forms and media to
enhance their work. Request a materials
list from the Registrar.
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 8 p.m.
FIGURE DRAWING
Audrey Stommes
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Learn how to draw the nude figure. This
class focuses on drawing the energy of
the pose, learning the structure of the
human form and techniques to obtain
accuracy. You will learn methods of using
line weight and light and shadow to depict
form. There will be fast gesture drawings
and longer poses. Bring charcoal and an
18 x 24-inch pad of newsprint paper to the
first class. Request a materials list from the
Registrar. Model fee included.
A45515Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Jen Swift and Jen St. Cyr enjoy their day in the Ceramics Studio.
SAMPLER SATURDAY / CERAMICS
Try throwing and/or handbuilding in this two-hour introduction to clay
workshop. You’ll see demonstrations, receive guidance and explore a variety
of pottery techniques in this fun ceramic sampler event. All materials provided.
AS90AM15 Saturday, October 3
(1 session) 10 a.m. - Noon
Drawing students practice skills creating a mural in charcoal.
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DRAWING STUDIO
Holly Nelson
Artists learn and inspire one another
when working side by side in an art studio
environment. Join our collegial gathering
and learn to advance your drawing skills,
whether you are a beginner or already
have experience and would like to focus
on independent projects, including work
with soft pastels. A wide range of drawing
approaches will be covered with plenty of
individualized guidance by the instructor.
First-time drawing students should take
Drawing Basics: A Friendly Introduction as a
prerequisite.
(7 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICAL DRAWING
& PAINTING I
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: AB, I
Learn how to draw and paint botanical
subjects in the contemporary American
style. Beginning students will draw a leaf
focusing on contours and vein structure,
moving on to twigs and seedpods.
Intermediate students will select
a botanical subject and work on process
drawings, composition, value development
and/or an introduction of botanical painting.
There will also be an opportunity to
explore colored pencils for interested
students. The instructor will introduce
methods, techniques and design as needed.
New students please request a materials list
from the Registrar. Prerequisite: Drawing
Basics or equivalent. Continue your
botanical studies with Contemporary
Botanical Painting II.
A48015Wednesdays,
B48015Wednesdays,
SAMPLER SATURDAY / DRAWING
Here’s your chance to explore drawing techniques and learn fundamental steps
in an enjoyable two-hour event. Get over inhibitions with creative exercises to
fill the paper, build confidence and increase skill. All materials included.
FIBER ARTS
BEGINNING WEAVING
WEDNESDAY WEAVING
This class introduces the pleasures of hand
weaving. Using Art Center looms, students
will learn all about setting up and weaving
a small project. New weavers may make
scarves, table linens, bags or other
interesting objects. Both beginners and
those wanting to refresh their weaving
skills are welcome in this group. A $20
materials fee is added for first-time students.
For people who can warp looms and read
drafts independently. This class studies
more complex weave structures and often
spends one portion studying a new weave
structure, followed by individual exploration
into a project of choice. Designing using
a computer program is also covered.
A70415Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: B, AB
A73015
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: AD
Mondays, September 14 - October 26
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on October 5
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: I
In this class, students continue their
exploration of weave structures. The
projects and lessons are more challenging
and will lead the weaver down
a pleasurable path of learning. Students
become more confident in setting up
their looms and making the ideas in their
imaginations become real. They receive
help with their projects and can experience
weaving on a variety of looms.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B70415Wednesdays,
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SCARF EXTRAVAGANZA
Gail Katz-James
Skill level: ALL
Scarves are wonderful accessories. Create
a look you’ll love! Learn to paint and print
four to five scarves in this class. Each week,
you’ll start with a white scarf and transform
it into a multicolor fantasy using a different
technique each time: block printing, easy
silkscreen, freezer paper stencils and mock
batik. Materials included.
A75215
B75215
INKLE LOOM WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Inkle looms are small, portable looms that
allow weavers to make fun and easy, long,
narrow weavings with intricate patterns
such as belts, headbands, bookmarkers
or guitar straps. Using Art Center looms,
students will learn to set up and weave
small projects that will make great gifts!
Materials included.
A71815
Wednesdays, September 9 - 30
B71815 Tuesdays, November 3 - 24
Detail from class mural project (opposite).
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NEW!
GLASS
LECTURE
GLORIOUS GLASS
Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL
THE LEGACY OF
INCAN WEAVING
NEW!
NEW!
Melanie Ebertz
Skill level: ALL
As the days grow shorter and sunlight slips
away, keep color and light in your life with
fused glass! This class fits all experience
levels. Beginners will explore the basics of
glass fusing: cutting, shaping, layering and
working with decorative embellishments.
Experienced students may explore more
advanced techniques, intricate designs, or
focus in a specific area, such as jewelry or
mosaic. Projects may include wall hangings,
plates, bowls, tiles, jewelry and other
decorative or functional pieces. Tools and
a variety of materials are provided.
SAMPLER SATURDAY /
GLASS
Learn to cut and layer glass,
as you play with colors in this
easy introduction to fused glass.
Fusing will be demonstrated
in a jewelry kiln and you will get
to see the glass at different stages
in firing process. All materials
provided.
Be transported to Peru and the heights
of the Andes with a lively slide show and
Peruvian cultural presentation. Watch as
two Peruvian weavers demonstrate their
artistry on traditional back strap looms.
This ancient craft has it roots in Incan
ancestry and has been instrumental in
preserving the rich indigenous Andean
Culture. Melanie Ebertz leads culture,
art and history trips to Peru and works
with a co-op dedicated to preserving the
Andean weaving techniques and helping
indigenous artists make a living.
Enrollment limited to 12;
ages 16 and up
AS80PM15
Saturday, October 3
(1 session) 1 - 3 p.m.
$23 Members /
$25 Non-members
A715L15 Tuesday, September 22
Danny Saathoff
Skill level: All
Learn to work with silver and other metals
to create fine jewelry, exploring metal
fabrications, soldering, stone setting, cold
connections and many more techniques.
Beginners will be guided through basic
techniques and can expect to complete at
least one project by the end of the course.
Advanced students will expand their skills
and hone their designs working with the
instructor’s guidance. We will also discuss
the essential equipment to continue to
work outside of the classroom. Bring
a sketchbook! Most materials provided.
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9 p.m.
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9 p.m.
MARLINSPIKE KNOTTING
Andy Juelich
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Marlinspike knotting is an art form born
out of the traditions of sailors and cowboys
that has a unique beauty and strength.
Learn how to braid and knot leather and/
or other natural materials to create
distinctive bracelets, necklaces, lanyards
and other decorative items that are
beautiful and durable. New students will
begin by creating a nautically inspired
bracelet. Continuing students will be
shown more advanced knotting techniques
and designs. Materials provided.
Patrick Noon
Skill level: ALL
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to
learn about the MIA’s exhibit Eugène
Delacroix and Modernity from one of its
curators. Learn how Delacroix revolutionized
French painting and influenced the next
generation of artists such as Matisse, Van
Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir, Degas, Monet,
and others. Find out about the Romantic
Movement and why Delacroix was
considered controversial in his time.
Patrick Noon, the MIA’s Paintings
Department Head and exhibit curator, will
share facts and anecdotes that will enrich
your experience when you visit this major
exhibition exploring the legacy of this
celebrated French painter. The exhibition
was developed in partnership with the
National Gallery, London and contains
important artworks from both museums’
collection as well as rarely seen pieces of
private collectors.
Patrick Noon is the Paintings Department
Head and Elizabeth MacMillan Chair of
Paintings at the Minneapolis Institute of
Arts. He joined the MIA curatorial staff in
1997 from the Yale Center for British Art
where he was curator of Prints, Drawings
and Rare Books and frequently lectured.
His specialty is 18th-, 19th-, and
20th-century French and British painting.
He is the author of many publications on
art and art history, including an upcoming
book with Christopher Riopelle on
Delacroix and the Rise of Modern Art
in connection with the exhibit.
JEWELRY
SILVERSMITHING AND
JEWELRY DESIGN
MIA CURATOR LECTURE:
DELACROIX AND
NEW!
MODERNITY
Learn about the ancient craft and
culture of Peruvian weavers.
A350L15
Thursday, October 29
(1 session) 7 - 8:30 p.m.
$20 Members
$22 Non-members
A83815
Fridays (every other),
B83815 Fridays (every other), Nov. 6 - Dec. 18
Silver bracelet by Danny Saathoff.
Eugène Delacroix, Fanatics of Tangiers, 1838. Photo courtesy of the MIA.
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PAINTING
Acrylics, Oils, Pastels and Multi-Media
CONTEMPORARY
ABSTRACT PAINTING
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
PAINTING STUDIO
This course presents contemporary
abstract painting in acrylic or oil with
an emphasis on color, composition and
value. It allows students to expand their
knowledge of medium and technique, and
encourages the development of personal
style. Students will work at their own pace
on a series of abstract paintings.
Understand more about the process of
making art and developing personal style,
using oil, acrylic or watercolor. Work at
your own pace with individual instruction
in this open studio-format class. Bring paints,
brushes and painting surface to first class.
A41415
Tuesdays, September 8 - October 27
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B41415
Tuesdays, November 3 - December 22
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ellen Richman
Skill level: ALL
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A49715 Fridays, September 11 - October 30
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B49715 Fridays, November 6 - December 18
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ARTFUL MEMORIES
Michèle Coppin
Skill level: ALL
Capture your most poignant visual
memories in painting, collage or other art
medium of your choosing. No prerequisites
or art training are necessary, as your
instructor will guide you through the steps
needed to create a personally meaningful
memory book. This class is an opportunity
to revisit life experiences in all their colors,
shadows and light, and straight, crooked or
circular paths. Request a materials list from
the Registrar. Some materials included.
B48615
No class on November 24, December 1
We Survived, a memory page by
Kaimay Terry.
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Dorothy Odland
Skill level: I, AD
Explore abstract painting with Ellen Richman. Square Series Blue #5.
PASTEL LANDSCAPE
Cynthia Kath
Skill level: ALL
The focus of this class is to understand
pastels and help you find, trust and enrich
your own artistic voice through this
wonderful medium. Study the techniques
of master artists to learn how value,
composition, style and color turn into
great works of art. Discover the luminosity
of this pure pigment and capture the spirit
of pastels. Request a materials list from the
Registrar.
A47515
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on September 15
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PAINTING STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
HOLIDAY ART CARDS
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Design your own holiday art cards! You’ll
create cards you’ll love to send with
colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink, and
watercolor paints in this fun and timely
class. The instructor will provide samples
and subjects to copy and/or techniques
to create unique and personal cards.
Emphasis will be on drawing, painting and
embellishing the cards. Bring drawing,
painting and reference materials you wish
to use. Some materials provided.
ALL LEVELS PAINTING
STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: ALL
Learn the basics or brush up on rusty
skills. Work in oil, acrylic or watercolor to
explore color and personal style. Work at
your own pace with individual instruction in
this open studio-format class. Bring paints,
brushes and painting surface to first class.
Enjoy a relaxed painting atmosphere in
this evening studio format class. Learn
basics or brush up on rusty skills. Work in
oil, acrylic or watercolor to explore color
and personal style. Work at your own pace
with individual instruction. Bring paints,
brushes and painting surface to the first
class.
A41515
A41615
B41515
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
EXPLORING COLOR AND
FLOWER PAINTING IN
FRENCH
Michèle Coppin
Skill level: ALL
Come relax and paint flowers surrounded
by colorful blooms and a French ambiance.
You’ll keep winter at bay as you listen to
French music (Edith Piaf, Carla Bruni)
and enjoy the color (des couleurs) and
fragrance of fresh cut flowers (les fleurs)
while capturing their beauty in art. Speak
in French or learn a few French words to
add to the atmosphere. Bring your paint or
pastel materials. Beginners request a material list from the Registrar. Beret optional.
B44715Wednesdays,
OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING
TECHNIQUES
Jerry Calengor
This class will explore every artist’s dilemma
how subject matter and its selection are the
core of a successful end piece. Working
in oils and/or acrylics, we will look at how
subject matter can be manipulated to
enhance the success of a final piece without
losing its original perspective. This will
be done by looking at the painting within
the painting to explore potential patterns
and shapes that can evolve into your final
interpretation of the subject chosen.
B40315Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
IN OIL OR ACRYLIC
Michele Combs
Paint a location you love, and focus on
achieving a sense of place. Bring a photo or
a painted study of a beloved scene. Michele
will work individually with you in planning
and executing your image. Your skills in
composition, color/palette development
and general artistry will be enhanced.
Work at your own pace and find your
personal expression. Bring your oil or acrylics
and painting surface to first day of class.
A48115
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on September 17, October 15
PHOTO INSPIRED
MIXED-MEDIA ART
Tracie Thompson
Skill level: ALL
Discover a wealth of inspiration in your
snapshots! Transform photos into creative
works of mixed-media art. Learn how
to select images, crop them and then
artistically reproduce the most important
elements while editing out noise or adding
elements that the photo may not provide.
Using pastel pencils, watercolor, and
pen (or other materials of your choice),
you will complete at least one 8x10-inch
mixed-media artwork and discover a
springboard into an imaginative, new art
form. Drawing experience is helpful, but
not necessary. Basic materials included.
Bring photos to first class.
B48115 Thursdays, November 5 - December 17
(5 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A41015
IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING
Keren Kroul
Skill level: ALL
Holly Stone
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
NEW!
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO
PAINTING [CORE CLASS]
All types of media and levels of experience
are welcome in this class in which we
explore the vibrant color, distinctive
brushstrokes and glorious moods of
Impressionism. You will create paintings
based on your ideas, photos or copies of
works by the Masters. Bring art supplies
in the media of your choice (oils, acrylics,
pastels) and photos, images or objects you
would like to try in an impressionist style.
This class is a point of entry for beginners
and advanced beginners to acrylic and/or
oil painting. Students will build a strong
foundation for artistic development by
learning about materials and painting
techniques. You will explore the aesthetic
quality of paint in regard to surface, depth,
color, composition and application and
gain experience working directly from
observation. Request a materials list from
the Registrar.
A43515
Fridays, September 11 - October 30
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B43515
Fridays, November 6 - December 18
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B43015
SAMPLER SATURDAY / PAINTING
Wondering if painting is for you? Explore painting techniques and learn
fundamentals through clever exercises with acrylics to gain a feel for the
medium and increase confidence and skill in a fun two-hour event.
All materials included.
AS40PM15 Saturday, October 3
PAINTING
Watercolors
CONTINUING WATERCOLOR I
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: AB
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: I, AD
Continue your journey into watercolor
painting! This class is for the advanced
beginner ready to increase familiarity with
value structure, composition, color use and
painting techniques. Lots of demos! Bring
supplies to first class. Prerequisite:
Introduction to Watercolor, Watercolor
Basics or instructor’s permission.
HOLIDAY ART CARDS
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: ALL
CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICAL PAINTING II
NEW!
Design your own holiday art cards! You’ll
create cards you’ll love to send with colored
pencil, graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor
paints in this fun and timely class. The
instructor will provide samples and subjects
to copy and/or techniques to create unique
and personal cards. Emphasis will be on
drawing, painting and embellishing the cards.
Bring drawing, painting and reference materials
you wish to use. Some materials provided.
This class is designed for intermediate to
advanced watercolor painters to pursue
individual projects in the American style of
botanical painting. Each student will select a
botanical subject and develop their painting
process through plant selection, process
drawings, composition and color and value
development with guidance from the
instructor. The instructor will introduce
painting methods, techniques, design and
current literature as needed. There will be an
opportunity to explore painting on vellum
for interested students. Bring your watercolor
supplies and hot-pressed paper. Prerequisite:
Some watercolor painting experience or
Contemporary Botanical Drawing & Painting.
A45115Wednesdays,
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B45115Wednesdays,
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Red Fall Trees, by Holly Stone who teaches Impressionist Painting.
Turkey Tails, a watercolor botanical by Suzanne Galloway.
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WATERCOLOR JOURNAL:
SEEING, SKETCHING,
WRITING
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR III
Combine words and images to capture the
essence of the observable world in a visual
journal using watercolor and ink. You’ll
explore individual style and content using
natural, personal and designed elements as
inspiration for sketching and writing. Each
session includes demonstration, practice
exercises and plenty of time for individual
exploration and feedback. Bring your
curiosity and a sense of humor. Request
materials list from the Registrar.
In this intermediate to advanced class,
each artist will be working on an individual
project. Subject matter may include still
life set ups, photographic reference
material, imaginative images or abstraction.
Individual critiques and instruction will
help guide students in their personal
artistic journeys. Bring supplies to first
class. Prerequisite: Continuing
Watercolor II or instructor’s permission.
Suzanne Galloway/
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: I, AD
Tara Sweeney
Skill level: ALL
A44615Wednesdays,
(5 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICAL DRAWING
& PAINTING I
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: AB, I
Learn how to draw and paint botanical
subjects in the contemporary American
style. Beginning students will draw a leaf
focusing on contours and vein structure,
moving on to twigs and seedpods. Intermediate
students will select a botanical subject and
work on process drawings, composition,
value development and/or an introduction
of botanical painting. There will also be an
opportunity to explore colored pencils for
interested students. The instructor will
introduce methods, techniques and design
as needed. New students please request
a materials list from the Registrar.
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent.
Continue your botanical studies with
Contemporary Botanical Painting II.
A48015Wednesdays,
B48015Wednesdays,
A42415
Suzanne Galloway
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B42415
Catherine Hearding
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR II
Suzanne Galloway/
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: I
Continue developing skills and personal
expression in a course that encourages
exploration while increasing familiarity with
watercolor techniques through instructor
demonstration. General emphasis will
be on individual confidence and growth.
Bring supplies to first class. Prerequisite:
Introduction to Watercolor, Watercolor
Basics or instructor’s permission.
A42615
Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Oct. 29
Suzanne Galloway
B42615
Thursdays, Nov. 5 - Dec. 17
Catherine Hearding
INTRODUCTION TO
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
[CORE CLASS]
WATERCOLOR STILL LIFE:
ORDINARY TO
EXTRAORDINARY
NEW!
Welcome to watercolor! This introductory
class is for anyone who wants to explore
the unique characteristics of watercolor
painting. We’ll begin with discussions and
demonstrations on selecting, preparing
and using watercolor paints, paper and
brushes. You’ll learn how to create a wash
(a very basic but essential watercolor skill)
and explore terms and techniques such
as “wet on wet,” “wet on dry” and “dry on
dry”. You’ll learn how to create a value
scale and monochromatic value study and
practice strategies for incorporating these
techniques into a painting. Color theory,
the color wheel, composition and design
elements, textures and how to incorporate
pen and ink into our paintings will also be
discussed. Materials list will be provided at
the first class.
Learn how to make an interesting painting
from everyday objects. Using still life as
our genre, this watercolor course will
focus on concepts of composition, value
and shape patterns, creating movement
in the painting, color selection, modeling
of objects and painting shadows. Students
will paint from studio set-ups, which they
will create. Request a materials list from
the Registrar.
Sandra Muzzy
Skill level: B
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: I, AD
B42915
Fridays, November 6 - December 18
B42115
NEGATIVE PAINTING IN
WATERCOLOR
Sandra Muzzy
NEW!
Negative painting is a technique that
allows you to define shapes by painting
around them rather than by painting the
object itself. As with traditional watercolor
we will start light and gradually get darker
as we define the subject by painting
around it. A bit of a mind wobble at first,
this techniques allows for a great deal
of spontaneity and opportunities to add
depth and value to your painting as you
continue to hone and refine it. Bring your
usual watercolor supplies, and Arches 140
lb. cold press paper.
Lemonade for Two (top) and
The Sketchbook, by Catherine
Hearding.
B44915
Watercolor journal pages, Good Luck Bike,
by Tara Sweeney.
Negative painting, Abundance #2, by Sandra Muzzy.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
MAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Carl Beihl
Skill level: I, AD
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
BEGINNING DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
This class provides greater focus on
individual work as you continue to gain
competency with your digital camera.
Shooting assignments will be given each
week, and your digital photos will be
reviewed in class. Bring digital camera
(with charged or fresh batteries), memory
card and your camera’s manual. You will
need a home computer that allows you to
download images from your camera and
save them to a jump drive (USB memory
stick) for class viewing.
This class will take beginning photographers
through the fundamentals of digital camera
use. Learn basic operating procedures
including manual settings, picture resolution,
focus and zoom options. You will also learn
how to email, print, file and edit your digital
images. Please bring your camera and manual
to class. Optional yet highly recommended
class workbook is Understanding Photography
Field Guild by Bryan Peterson (available on
Amazon.com for about $15). By the end of
the class, you’ll be more excited than ever
about photography and have a collection
of images that illustrate your technical and
creative growth.
Carl Beihl
Skill level: AB. I
A61515
No class on September 15
B61615
Alan Shefland
Skill level: B, AB
This class will help serious amateur and
professional photographers find more
passion in their work by exploring the
narrative, aesthetic and emotional aspects
of image making, with an emphasis on
simplicity and the use of natural light.
Through practical demonstrations, field
trips, individual portfolio reviews and
studying the work of other photographers,
we will refine our views on producing work
and balancing the various aspects of
a busy life.
ADVANCED BEGINNER
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Alan Shefland
Skill level: AB
This class is designed for the photographer
who has taken Beginning Digital Photography
or acquired beginning level skills elsewhere,
and is ready to move ahead but is not quite
ready for the Intermediate Digital Photography
class. If you have not taken Beginning
Digital Photography at the Art Center,
instructor approval is required before
registering. Please contact the Registrar for
more information.
A61015Wednesdays,
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B61015Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B66415
B66215
Photograph by Elizabeth Jacobsen, Advanced Beginner student.
Photograph by Advanced Beginner student, Theresa Crandall.
Photograph by Advanced Beginner student, Elizabeth Jacobsen.
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SCULPTURE
FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Foster Willey, Jr.
Skill level: ALL
This class will focus on figurative sculpture
and traditional sculpting techniques. The
session will emphasize working from the
model to create full figure (nude) studies
or portraits. Special attention will be given
to the additive process of clay modeling
and thinking in the round. Work will
range from an extended pose to quick
studies in terracotta. The process of bronze
casting using the lost wax method and
standard investment will also be taught.
Mold making and casting will be discussed
and demonstrated on a per project basis.
Some tools and materials provided. Bronze
casting materials will be charged on a per
project basis. Model fee is included. Some
firing fees may apply.
WELDED SCULPTURE
Ryan Varley
Learn and improve basic welding and
metalworking skills associated with the
construction of sculptural objects. A large
portion of the class will focus on oxyacetylene
welding, cutting and brazing. Cold working
methods, such as grinding and drilling, will
also be demonstrated. Safety and proper
tool usage will be emphasized.
STONE CARVING
ADVANCED WELDED
SCULPTURE
Judd Nelson
Skill level: AD
Continue to master and refine your
welding skills as you concentrate on design
principles and developing your own
sculptural style. Acetylene welding, MIG
welding, TIG welding, and Blacksmith
forging will be incorporated to bring your
sculpture to life. Techniques will be
demonstrated with an emphasis on proper
use and safety. Individual instruction will
help you think through the process and
overall plan for your work. You will learn
hot and cold working methods for
finishing and patinas as you bring your
metal sculpting skills to the next level.
Prerequisite: a beginning welded sculpture
class is required.
Welded sculpture can light up your life. Beginners welcome!
Susan Lyman
Skill level: ALL
Discover the magic of stone carving!
Starting with hand tools and working small
in limestone, beginning students will be
introduced to the carving process including
basic three-dimensional design concepts.
Intermediate students will hone their
understanding of the reductive process
and sculptural design and be introduced to
power and pneumatic tools. First-time
students are provided with a limestone
block to carve and all necessary tools.
Intermediate students may want to discuss
their project with the instructor before
purchasing materials. You’ll be surprised
by the imagery you’ll unlock within the
stone!
A82915Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
A83015 Saturdays, September 12 - October 31
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B82915Wednesdays,
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
B83015 Saturdays, November 7 - December 19
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rarely taught even at universities, stone carving thrives at the Art Center!
METAL SCULPTURE FROM
FOUND OBJECTS
Paul Meisel
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Learn to weld metal and incorporate
discarded metal items such as bicycle
parts, garden tools and tea kettles to make
creative and fun sculpture for the home or
garden. Beginning students will learn the
basics of oxyacetylene welding as well as
methods of cutting and forming mild steel
as they complete at least one project by the
end of the course. Intermediate and
advanced students will be welcome to pursue
independent projects as desired and increase
their skills at their own pace. Safety and
proper tool usage will be emphasized.
B81215
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BRONZE CASTING
John Currie
Skill level: ALL
This class will provide cast bronze sculpting
opportunities for two skill levels, tailored
to each student’s needs. Experienced
students will be allowed to pursue more
independent projects and advance skills at
their own pace. Beginners will be introduced
to the principles and processes of bronze
casting and sculpting and will learn the
techniques required to proceed from
concept to finished piece. The traditional
lost-wax, plaster investment method will
be the main focus of the course. Wax
working, investment, metal grinding,
welding and patination are among the
processes that we’ll explore. Safety will be
taught and emphasized. We will have a
bronze pour approximately six weeks into
the class. Casting materials are purchased
per project.
EVENING STONE CARVING
Arlene Zimmerman/
Steven Leeman
Skill level: ALL
Join us in a relaxed evening class and
experience the wonder of carving stone
with surprisingly simple methods easily
learned by anyone. We will assist you in
the creative process, helping you release
the image within your stone. We will also
guide you in the use of hand tools and an
understanding of the reductive process.
Most tools provided. A block of limestone is provided for first-time students.
Returning students will purchase their own
materials. Instructor will provide a supply
list in class.
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
SAMPLER SATURDAY / OCTOBER 3RD
This is your chance to try an art class — or two! Take one
in the morning and one in the afternoon! It’s a great
way to decide which art form is your favorite and
then continue with one of the Art Center’s eight-week
classes to really develop your skills. All materials are
included.
CERAMICS
PAINTING
Try throwing and/or
handbuilding in this two-hour
intro to clay workshop. You’ll see
demonstrations, receive guidance
and explore a variety of pottery
techniques in this fun ceramic
sampler event.
Wondering if painting is for you?
Explore painting techniques and
learn fundamentals through clever
exercises with acrylics to gain a
feel for the medium and increase
confidence and skill in a fun
two-hour event.
Enrollment limited to 18;
ages 16 and up
Enrollment limited to 14; ages
16 and up
AS90AM15
Saturday, October 3
$23 Members
$25 Non-members
AS40PM15
Saturday, October 3
$23 Members
$25 Non-members
B82715
B85215
B85315
SAMPLER SATURDAY / SCULPTURE
Experience the entire metal casting process in an easy 2-hour event. Create a
mold by carving a small design into plaster, fill with melted pewter and break
the mold to extract your pewter art. With a little finishing, you’ll take home and
original cast metal sculpture! All materials included.
DRAWING
GLASS
Here’s your chance to explore
drawing techniques and learn
fundamental steps in an
enjoyable two-hour event. Get
over inhibitions with creative
exercises to fill the paper, build
confidence and increase skill.
Learn to cut and layer glass, as
you play with colors in this easy
introduction to fused glass.
Fusing will be demonstrated in
a jewelry kiln and you will get
to see the glass at different stages
in firing process.
16 and up
16 and up
AS40AM15
Saturday, October 3
$23 Members
$25 Non-members
AS80PM15
Saturday, October 3
$23 Members
$25 Non-members
SCULPTURE
Experience the metal casting
process in an easy two-hour
event. Create a mold by carving
a small design into plaster, fill
with melted pewter and break the
mold to extract your pewter art.
With a little finishing, you’ll take
home and original cast metal
sculpture!
16 and up
AS80AM15
Saturday, October 3
$23 Members
$25 Non-members
MCFTA is the only publicly accessible foundry in the Upper Midwest!
Come try bronze casting.
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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING:
WORKING WITH WAX
Jodi Reeb
Skill level: ALL
In this exciting, one-day experience you
will learn beginning encaustic techniques.
A brief history and description of encaustic
painting will be discussed as well as basic
supplies and tools, safety, preparation of
supports including application of grounds,
fusing techniques and paint application.
An overview of a variety of techniques
will be demonstrated such as wax image
transfers, mixing your own paint, creating
texture and working with masks and
stencils. The majority of time will be spent
painting. All materials included.
DELIBERATE DESIGN
Catherine Hearding
NEW!
This two-day workshop is designed to help
the watercolor painter create stronger,
more dynamic paintings. Working with a
single image, you will find alternative ways
to address the same subject. Exercises will
encourage experimentation with elements
of design, including value, color, negative
space, line, rhythm, balance and movement.
This workshop focuses on exploring
solutions to compositional problems rather
than on completing work and will help
students with the organization of their
paintings. Request a materials list from the
Registrar. Bring a lunch for the half-hour
break.
Jodi Reeb
This intermediate encaustic workshop will
incorporate mixed media techniques and
materials. Students will have the benefit of
experimenting with materials/combinations
to create unique wax paintings, and build
on previous knowledge. Afternoon studio
time will allow each student to express
their own vision and experiment. Supplies
provided, but feel free to bring materials
conducive to your existing work.
A439W15 Friday, October 2
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
B769W15 Saturday, December 5
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fun and unique intergenerational activities to enjoy together! Prices are per person
and include all the materials to complete a project. Adult must be accompanied by
a child and children must be accompanied by an adult. That’s what makes it fun!
Transform magazine pages into stunning
papers for your mixed media paintings
and collages, or as inspirational studies for
larger works. You will learn to alter papers
with sandpaper and two different household cleaners, and learn how to enhance
them with acrylic paints. We will create
some small collages on paper and canvascovered board, and go over adhesives and
substrates. Bring an 11x14-inch or smaller
canvas panel, scissors, an assortment of
paint brushes and some National Geographic
magazines. All other materials provided.
EXPERIMENTAL ENCAUSTIC
PAINTING
WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES
Patty Carmody Smith
Skill level: ALL
A876W15 Saturday, September 19
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Design, print and paint two silk scarves
using fabric pigments and easy introductory
silkscreen methods – all in one day! In the
morning, you will design and prepare the
screen. In the afternoon, you will print
and paint your scarves. At the end of the
workshop, you will have two completed,
unique scarves and an understanding of
multiple printing and painting techniques.
Materials included. Bring a lunch for the
half-hour lunch break.
A496W15 Saturdays, October 10 & 24
(2 sessions) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ALTERED PAPERS
AND COLLAGE
NEW!
Gail Katz-James
Skill level: ALL
A438W15 Friday, September 18
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
TWO SILKSCREENED
SCARVES
TRICK OR TREAT
CERAMICS
Krissy Catt
Skill level: All
Picture book art with Nancy
Carlson
THE ART OF PICTURE
BOOKS
Nancy Carlson
NEW!
Try your hand at illustration. Picture book
art can be in almost any medium, but
illustrating picture books is an art in itself.
In this workshop, you will examine picture
book art from classics to current, learn
about creating storyboards, dummies,
and two-page spreads, and think about
developing and maintaining characters as
you create story through your art. Bring a
large sketch book, drawing/painting tools,
a sample of your artwork and a picture
book you love. Picture book ideas are not
necessary but welcome if you have one.
Some drawing or painting experience is
required. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.
A418W15 Saturday, October 17
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Let the preparations for your Halloween
decor begin! We’ll create clay signs carved
with your favorite Halloween message,
including a Halloween character of your
choice. Whether you carve a pumpkin in
clay, or make a wizard, princess or ghost is
up to you. Children and adults will practice
ceramic handbuilding and surface design
techniques together. Because of the bisque
and glaze-firing process, project will need to
be picked up three to four weeks after class.
GORGEOUS GLASS
Diane Petron
Skill level: All
Fusing glass is fun for children and adults,
so let’s do it together! In short Saturday
sessions, learn the basics of glass fusing
with fun projects like a suncatcher and
then apply your newfound glass skills in
the mosaic or ornament workshop. Take
one or take them all! Projects are designed
for family fun ages 10 and up. Completed
projects will be ready for pickup in 2 to
3 weeks after being fired in a kiln by the
instructor.
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)
A056W15 Saturday, September 26
TREE CENTERPIECE
Krissy Catt
Skill level: All
Participants will learn basic pinch, coil
and slab ceramic handbuilding techniques
to create an evergreen tree centerpiece
for your table. Whether you make a small
Charlie Brown tree or a mighty pine is up
to you! Projects will be kiln-fired and
decorated with colorful slips and stains.
Because of the bisque and glaze-firing
process, project will need to be picked
up three to four weeks after class.
A053W15 BASICS
Saturday, October 10
(1 session) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
B053W15 GLASS MOSAIC
Saturday, November 7
(1 session) 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
B052W15 GLASS ORNAMENTS
Saturday, November 21
(1 session) 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 5 to adult
B059W15 Saturday, November 14
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MULTI-MEDIA EXPO
DRAWING NATURALLY
Jeanne Aaron
Skill level: All
ALL AGES
Jeanne Aaron
Skill level: All
CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR
YOUR FEET!
Jeanne Aaron
Skill level: All
In this multigenerational class, we’ll practice right-brain
drawing exercises including contour, gesture, negative space
and modeled drawing. We will experiment with different drawing materials
in each class so you can find your favorites – pencil, charcoal, pastels, conte
crayons and watercolor. This class is for ages 9 to 100 to work together, so bring
a friend or family member along. Take one or take them all!
In this fun class, students will design and
create original sculptures. Themes will be
presented through stories, puppetry,
photographs and artwork from the masters.
First we will draw and paint our design
plans for our original sculptures. Then we
will bring in mixed media art techniques
to create our three-dimensional designs.
Recreate your favorite pair of shoes out
of clay! We’ll practice clay handbuilding,
experiment with texture to make laces
and surface designs, and paint our fun
keepsakes with stains, ceramic underglazes
and glazes. Bring your favorite athletic
shoes to the first class.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 6 to 10
9 to adult!
A080W15 CONTE CRAYONS
Saturday, October 3
(1 session) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
A082W15 PASTELS
(1 session) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
$22 Members/$25 Non-members
A081W15 CHARCOAL
(1 session) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
A083W15 WATERCOLORS
(1 session) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
$22 Members/$25 Non-members
A12115
Saturdays, September 19 - October 31
(6 sessions) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
B12115
Saturdays, November 7 - December 19
(6 sessions) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
STONE CARVING FOR KIDS
Frank Picos
Skill level: All
CHILDREN AND TEENS
YOUTH DRAWING STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: All
PAINTING BASICS
Virginia Buck
Skill level: All
Learn the techniques of a stone sculptor
by carving, filing and sanding limestone
blocks into artistic images. These art pieces
will last a lifetime!
Learning to draw is learning to see. Young
artists are encouraged to follow their
natural inclinations sketching still lifes,
gallery artwork and/or self-portraits with
the guidance of a seasoned professional
artist. This is an experiential, open studio
class that offers personal, 1:1 feedback
and encouragement. Bring a 14 x 17-inch
sketchbook, 2B drawing pencils and a Pink
Pearl eraser to the first class.
This class will introduce children to basic
painting techniques in watercolor, tempera
and acrylic. Class instruction will cover
brush handling, blending, stenciling,
stamping, wet-to-dry techniques, wet-onwet techniques, collage and mixed-media.
Subject matter will include portraits, still
life and abstract compositions. Artwork by
various famous painters will be viewed and
their techniques discussed and practiced.
A15115
(5 sessions) 4 - 6:30 p.m.
B15115
(5 sessions) 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Diane Petron
Skill level: All
A47315
(7 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
A19715
(5 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
B47315
(6 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
B19715
(5 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
CLAY SURFACE DESIGN
B13615
(6 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
TWEEN DRAWING STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: All
Learning to draw is learning to see. Young
artists are encouraged to follow their
natural inclinations sketching still lifes,
gallery artwork and/or self-portraits with
the guidance of a seasoned professional
artist. This is an experiential, studio style
class that offers personal, 1:1 feedback
and encouragement. Bring a 14 x 17-inch
sketchbook, 2B drawing pencils and a Pink
Pearl eraser to the first class.
A47715
(7 sessions) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
B47715
(6 sessions) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
TEEN WELDING
Let’s pinch, coil and slab our way into
creating fun and functional ceramics.
Projects may include a one-of-a-kind mug,
vase or ornament. Learn how to create
eye-catching designs on a clay surface.
We’ll experiment with texture tools,
stamps and even kitchen utensils to make
abstract, representational or freehand
drawings. Roll up your sleeves for
a fantastic clay experience!
Ryan Varley
Skill level: All
A13615
A15015
B15015
(6 sessions) 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Come experience welding as a foundation
for sculpture. Students will learn the basics
of welding and metalwork to create a
sculpture with feeling and movement.
No experience necessary, girls and boys
welcome. Please dress in natural fibers,
long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes.
Stone carving is a fun and forever art form for kids!
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Fall 2015 Artist-Instructor Bios
Jeanne Aaron began studying art at The Art
Institute of Chicago and received a B.F.A. from
the University of Illinois and attended a master’s
program in film at UCLA. She has worked as a
three-dimensional animator in Los Angeles and her
drawings and sculptures have been shown in galleries
and museums in Chicago and San Francisco.
Carl Beihl is a practicing artist and photographer
and is truly a product of the Minnetonka Center for
the Arts and its culture of artist development. Carl
began his artist’s journey in the early 1970s, juggling
Art Center classes with a business and consulting
career. For the past more than 10 years, he has been
a full-time visual artist with an emphasis in
photography, ceramics and painting.
Traudi Bestler trained at the Weavers Guild of
Minnesota, the Weaving School and Sievers School of
Fiber Arts. She has been a teacher of weaving, dyeing
and fiber arts for more than 20 years. Traudi has also
been a workshop presenter at the annual Minnesota
Weaving Federation and schools and guilds around
the country.
Robert Bowman is a ceramics artist with a studio
art degree from St. Olaf College. In addition to teaching
clay classes since 1997, he is the Exhibits Director
and Retail Manager for the Minnetonka Center for
the Arts.
Virginia Buck holds an art history B.A. from
Hamline University. Virginia has had several
exhibitions of her paintings and drawings, including a drawing that was exhibited at the Minneapolis
Institute of Arts. Her classes teach fundamental
techniques and genres within a historical context and
perspective.
Jerry Calengor has worked as a gallery owner and
studio painter for more than 40 years. His awardwinning work has been exhibited throughout the
Midwest, including a solo exhibit at the Minneapolis
Institute of Art. Jerry has also enjoyed a year painting
in Barbizon, France, home of the Impressionists.
Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children’s
book author and illustrator with more than 60
books to her credit. With a degree in printmaking
from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design,
she became fascinated with children’s books while
working at Minneapolis’s Walker Art Center. Prior
to publishing, she had numerous art exhibitions
and her artwork is held in many private and public
collections. Believing that life should be fun,
especially for children, Nancy is a guest at more
than 150 school classrooms each year, touching the
lives of thousands of children across the country.
Patty Carmody Smith has a degree in art from the
University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has shown
her fiber and mixed media sculpture regionally since
1995. Patty loves the creative process and the role
it plays in living a creative life. She has developed a
unique sculptural technique that utilizes lightweight
air-drying materials.
Krissy Catt has been building her career in clay,
with a focus on handbuilding, for more than two
decades, starting with a B.F.A. from the University
of Minnesota. Beside her business, Catt Ceramics,
Krissy works in the Edina Schools and with senior
adults. Her whimsical figures (some more than fivefeet tall) are on display in the Art Resources Galleries
in International Market Square and at the Galleria.
Michele Combs is a plein air, impressionistic
painter who studied classical realism at the Minnesota
River School of Fine Art and with nationally recognized
artists throughout the U.S. A full-time visual artist,
Michele has been painting since 1995 and teaching
since 2005.
Michèle Coppin relocated to Minnesota from
Belgium where she concentrated on painting and
creating videos for the city of Brussels about its artistic
heritage. With a B.F.A. from Rhode Island School of
Design and M.F.A. from the Pratt Institute, Michèle
has been an instructor for more than a decade,
teaching college courses as well as MCFTA outreach
classes for small children to seniors.
John Currie is a graphic and concept designer with
clients in the U.S. and Europe. He has studied fine art
at the University of Minnesota, the Minnetonka Center
for the Arts and privately with notable instructors.
Students enjoy his knowledge, humor and passion for
his art. His work is shown widely across the United
States and in private collections here and abroad.
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Melanie Ebertz has been working in Peru since
the mid-1980s where she managed two non-profit
resource centers. With an interest in indigenous
culture and great appreciation for their functional
weaving, she founded ArtAndes, a Minneapolisbased shop and gallery of handcrafted Peruvian
textiles. It began by designing weavings based on
Pre-Columbian patterns seen in the many museums
of Lima and now supports the continuation of this
ancient art form. Melanie also leads in-depth art,
history and culture trips to Peru.
Suzanne Galloway has been a teacher for more
than 15 years. With a B.A. in studio art and art history
from DePauw University, she has also studied at the
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design and with nationally recognized artists
Barbara Nechis, John Salminen, Cheng Khee Chee
and Stephen Quiller. One of her works, May Apple,
is included in the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Florilegium, a rare and extensive flora documentation
that will be preserved for 100 years.
Catherine Hearding is a self-taught artist with
a B.A. in zoology and botany from the University
of Montana and more than 30 years of experience
in watercolor painting. With a home studio in Lake
Elmo, Minnesota, Catherine teaches classes and
workshops in basic watercolor technique, color
theory and composition and is a signature member
and past president of the Minnesota Watercolor
Society.
Andy Juelich received his B.A. in studio arts from
St. John’s University and continued his learning
through apprenticeships, studying ceramics and
wood firing under Richard Bresnahan and the use
of rattan and leather under Paul Kreuger. Andy’s
large vases are coiled and thrown over several days,
allowing for carving and atmospheric effects from
soda-firing. He has taught clay, sculpture and book
arts for adults and children at the Art Center.
Cynthia Kath, a pastel artist with a B.A. in fine art
is currently working on her Master of Liberal Studies
at the University of Minnesota in fine art, architecture
and horticulture. She has also studied at Parsons The
New School for Design in Paris, as well as privately
with renowned oil and pastel artists. Cynthia has
taught at numerous venues and exhibits her work
locally and internationally and is very involved with
The Village Gallery in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Gail Katz-James holds an M.F.A. in textile arts
from the University of California-Davis. Gail works
primarily with found objects and hardware to construct wall sculptures. She has experience as an art
juror and is a representative to the Minnesota Surface
Design Association. Her quilt-inspired wall piece is
on permanent display at the Minneapolis Children’s
Hospital.
Keren Kroul creates intricate and multilayered
large-scale watercolor paintings on paper, inspired
by memory, identity, and nature. With an M.F.A. in
painting from the Parsons School of Design in New
York and a B.A. in visual arts from Brandeis University in Massachusetts, Keren has exhibited in solo and
group shows, including the Minnesota Museum of
American Art, the Art Museum of the University of
Memphis, The Revolving Museum in Massachusetts
and at the TEOR/eTica in Costa Rica.
Paul Meisel is a woodworking and metal sculptor
specializing in metals, mold-making, welding and
metallurgy. With a master’s degree and experience
in industrial education, he owns a wood-hobby and
specialty hardware company and has authored six
books and more than 30 articles on woodworking.
Ernest Miller, Jr. is a ceramicist and sculptor with
extensive experience teaching adults and children.
With a B.A. in three-dimensional studio art from
Eastern Illinois University, Ernest is an exhibitor and
award winner in many juried shows nationally and
his work is widely collected.
Sandra Muzzy learned to paint as a child
as her mother attempted to keep her occupied
while recovering from two bouts of rheumatic fever.
As a full-time artist and watercolor instructor, Sandra
is active in the Minneapolis art community, serving
on the Northstar Watercolor Society, Minnesota
Watercolor Society and Minnesota Watercolor
Society. She has studied horticulture and landscape
to hone her skills capturing the natural world.
Holly Nelson is an experienced artist and teacher.
Her award-winning drawings and paintings have
been exhibited in more than 50 solo and group
exhibitions throughout the Midwest. With a B.F.A.
from the University of Minnesota, she has taught art
in many venues including community art centers,
public schools, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as
well as health care settings such as the Hennepin
County Medical Center.
Judd Nelson has been creating welded and forged
animal sculptures since he was 17 and completed his
formal training at the University of Minnesota. He
has taught at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as well
as in Native American and public schools around the
country. Judd also worked in a number of capacities
on Hometime, a National Public Television show.
Dorothy Odland holds both a B.F.A. and M.F.A.
from the University of Minnesota. Through her career
she has been an exhibitor, award winner, show juror
and gallery lecturer for 22 years at Walker Art Center.
She is also a founding member and mentor with the
Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (the WARM). Her
work is found in many corporate and private collections.
Kristin Pavelka learned a wide range of ceramics
firing techniques working under Dan Anderson
at Southern Illinois University. She holds a B.A.
in studio arts from Carleton College in Northfield
and an M.F.A. from Penn State University where a
love for earthenware began. Kristin has significant
teaching experience including five years at Hamline
University as an adjunct instructor.
Lee Persell is the Ceramics Studio Manager for
the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. She exhibits in
shows and galleries throughout the Midwest, and has
taught at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts since
1997.
Diane Petron began her love of all things creative
as a youngster. Nearly 20 years ago, she discovered
the Minnetonka Center for the Arts and began taking
classes in pottery and, later, fused glass. Though her
B.A. is in Music Education, Diane has discovered that
she enjoys teaching art much more than teaching music.
Steve Leeman has studied stone carving at the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts and in Carrara, Italy,
with Pazzi DePeuter. He studied bronze sculpture
with Heidi Hoy and impressionist painting with Reid
Galey. His sculptures have won several awards. He
is the owner of Steve Leeman Company, Decorative
Arts since 1974.
Frank Picos is a Sculpture Studio Assistant,
Art-Instructor and student at the Minnetonka Center
for the Arts with a focus on stone carving and bronze
casting. He is a member of the Society of Minnesota
Sculptors. As a part-time artist with a career in
construction, Frank has an Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degree in construction technology
from New York City Community College.
Susan Lyman worked as an art director in major
advertising agencies and has been involved in the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts for more than 15
years. Her sculpture work is primarily figurative and
often life-sized. As a teacher she enjoys nurturing her
students to develop their stone sculpting skills. Susan
holds a B.A. in studio art, with a minor in anthropology
from the University of Minnesota.
Jodi Reeb has been creating art for more than 25
years. With a B.F.A. from the Minneapolis College
of Art and Design, she has been the recipient of
numerous awards and her mixed media work has
been widely exhibited and may be found in private
and corporate collections nationally. A talented
teacher, Jodi has taught at the college level and
at community art centers.
Kris MacDonald is a lifelong student of calligraphy,
studying with nationally recognized teachers, attending
national conferences and as a juried member of the
Colleagues of Calligraphy. Kris demonstrated and
taught calligraphy at the Minnesota Renaissance
Festival for 22 years, and now teaches at Hopkins
Community Education since 2011 and the Minnesota
Center for Book Arts since 2014.
Ellen Richman is a well-recognized contemporary
abstract painter. With a B.F.A. from the University
of Minnesota, Ellen’s award-winning paintings have
been widely exhibited. Her work is found in
collections throughout the U.S. and Mexico and
is currently represented by Circa Gallery in
Minneapolis and Thomas Masters Gallery in
Chicago.
Danny Saathoff is a full-time artist and
instructor who splits his time between sculptural art
and jewelry design, believing that the two art forms
directly influence one another. He has been featured
on TPT’s Minnesota Original and participated in the
Walker Art Invitational jewelry artist showcase on
multiple occasions. He teaches at Carleton College
and is the vice president of the newly-formed
Minnesota Jewelry Arts Guild.
Alan Shefland began his artist’s journey young,
taking photos of his neighborhood and its residents,
selling a few to cover costs. He honed his visual
skills becoming a Hollywood film editor working
on TV commercials, shows and features, including
many award-winning shows. After moving to
Minnesota, he became a student then ArtistInstructor at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
where he has often exhibited his photography.
Audrey Stommes has an M.F.A. in painting and
drawing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
She has taught there and at University of
Wisconsin-Stout and the Lux Center for the Arts
in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was an artist-in-residence
at the New York Center for the Arts and Media
Studies and the Vermont Studio Center. Her work
is exhibited nationally, internationally and in solo
exhibitions.
Holly Stone enjoys creating many kinds of
art – visual arts, music and performing arts. She
founded Hopkins-based Art Down Under and her
work is part of commercial and private collections.
With a B.S. from Wayne State University in Detroit,
she has taught painting in oils, acrylics and
watercolors since 1998. Her background in
occupational therapy provides a sensibility to adapt
methods and approaches for students of all abilities.
Tara Sweeney has worked in the Twin Cities’
visual arts community for more than 30 years.
She has 25 years of teaching experience at the
undergraduate level serving as an associate
professor and art department chair and is currently
on leave from Augsburg College. Since 1999 she has
led international programs sketching in Italy and
France and in 2012 created a plein air sketchbook
documenting a 150-mile walk of a historic
pilgrimage trail from Lucca to Rome. She holds
a M.F.A. from Minneapolis College of Art and
Design.
Tracie Thompson specializes in oils, murals,
animal portraits and mixed-media work that taps
into the life beneath the observable surface. With
a B.F.A. from the University of South Florida
College of Fine Arts in Tampa, Tracie has exhibited
in solo and multi-artist shows around the Twin
Cities and in Florida and has experience teaching
at community art centers.
Ryan Varley has a B.S. degree in art from the
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, an M.F.A.
in sculpture from the University of WisconsinMadison and an M.A. in education from the
University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. A special
education and art teacher for the A.C.H.I.E.V.E.
program in Osseo, Minnesota, Ryan also works
as the Art Center’s Sculpture Studio Manager.
Foster Willey, Jr. received his B.F.A. from Grand
Valley State University in Michigan and has studied
at the Naguib School of Sculpture in Chicago. With
a studio in northeast Minneapolis, he works in
stone, bronze, concrete, wood and steel, exhibiting
extensively and earning several commissions and
public art installations. He has been a sculpture
Artist-Instructor with the Minnetonka Center for
the Arts for more than 10 years.
Arlene Zimmerman studied at the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts from 1993 to 2002 and worked
as a teaching assistant from 1995 to 2002. Her work
has been exhibited at galleries and at the Museum
of American Art. Her sculptural figures celebrate
ethnicity, and the uniqueness of being a woman
permeates her work.
If “Faculty” or “ACF” is noted, it
means that as this catalog went
to print an instructor had not yet
been assigned. Please check the
website or call the Registrar for
more current information.
Registering for Classes
Once you’ve found the classes or workshops that interest you,
reserve your spot by registering and paying as soon as possible,
as some fill up quickly. Please register two weeks before class
starts.
discount on their first class. This is a one-time offer on tuition
only and does not extend to materials, additional fees, Summer
Arts Camp, birthday parties or subsidized classes. It cannot be
combined with any other offer.
Ceramics students supply their own tools and clay (which may
be purchased in the Art Center shop). The average materials cost
per session for beginners is about $35. Firing and glazing fees
are calculated by dimension and are paid at the front desk.
Register in the way that is most convenient for you:
• Online at minnetonkaarts.org/classes.*
• Stop by or call the Registrar at 952.473.7361, x. 16. Make
sure to have the class number, title and payment ready.
(Registrations made by phone must be paid by credit card.)
• Complete the Registration Form below and mail it to
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive,
Wayzata, MN 55391.
• Fax completed registration form to 952.473.7363 or
[email protected].
Tuition Assistance applications are available at the front desk
or online at www.minnetonkaarts.org/classes. Applications are
due three weeks prior to class start.
Sculpture students pre-pay for their materials (casting material,
bronze or stone) and most are available through the Art Center.
If materials are required from an outside source, your instructor
can provide vendor recommendations.
Please note that class spots cannot be held without full payment.
If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the Art
Center will contact students by phone or email prior to the first
class date. Students have the option to transfer into another
class or receive a full refund.
If you have any questions, please call the Registrar at
952.473.7361, x. 16.
DISCOUNTS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
Member Discount
Being a member of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts saves
10 percent on every class and workshop for twelve months.
An annual household membership is $55, and can be purchased
at the time of registration immediately applying the discount
to that registration.
* The Early Registration and New Student Discounts cannot be
processed online. To claim these discounts please register
by visiting or calling the front desk at 952.473.7361, x. 16.
CANCELLATIONS
• The Art Center charges a $5 administration fee for every
registration cancellation or class transfer to cover
administrative costs.
• Students canceling one week or more prior to the class
start date will receive a 100 percent refund (minus the
administration fee).
• Students canceling less than one week prior to the class start
will receive a 50 percent refund (minus administration fee).
• If canceling on the day the class starts or later, there is no
refund.
• If canceling a workshop registration less than one week
prior to the workshop date, there is no refund.
• Transfers must be made more than one week prior to a
class start date and are subject to the administration fee.
• Tuition is not prorated for missed classes or for students
who register late. Make-up classes are available at the
discretion of the instructor.
• Late registrations may be accepted after a class has
begun if space is available and with the permission of the
instructor.
Early Registration Discount *
MATERIALS
Students currently enrolled in a class may earn a one-time $5
savings on a 4-week course or $10 savings on a 5-week or longer
course, if registrations are made for the subsequent session
before the early registration deadline. This discount only applies
on registrations for classes in the session immediately following
the session in which you are currently enrolled.
Materials fees and model fees not included in tuition must be
paid with class registration.
New Student Discount *
Non-member students who have never previously taken a class
at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts qualify for a 10 percent
The course description will indicate what materials are needed.
If a materials list is not mentioned or provided before the start
of class, bring the supplies you have or think you might need.
Your instructor will tell you if additional materials are needed.
Photography students should bring their own camera (manual
35mm or digital).
OPEN STUDIO POLICY
Studio privileges are available during regular building hours
only to students who are currently enrolled in (and regularly
attending) a class. Please see your instructor or call the
Registrar for open studio hours.
CLASS SKILL LEVELS
To help students find classes with the right level of
challenge, the classes in this catalog are noted with
the following skill levels:
(B) Beginner: Student has no experience with
the medium or needs fundamental knowledge
of techniques and materials.
(AB) Advanced Beginner: Student needs more
instruction or a refresher on fundamental techniques
or help solving basic problems with the medium.
(I) Intermediate: Student has already completed several
works in this medium and has begun exhibiting. Student
is able to solve many problems independently, is developing design and composition skills and wants to
try, or is experimenting with, a variety of techniques.
(AD) Advanced: Student is able to work independently
and seeks critique from instructor or peers. Student
has developed a style and can discuss the concept
behind the work and has begun the process of creating
a resume and portfolio.
(ALL) All Skill Levels: the class is open to students
of all levels.
[CORE CLASS] A fundamental class that may be
a good entry into a new medium.
The Art Center recommends that students in all
disciplines take a drawing class at some point in their
education.
Registration Form
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The Minnetonka Center
for the Arts is accessible
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to students with disabilities.
Address_____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip___________________________________
If you require special
assistance, please let
Phone Number_______________________________________________ Alternate Phone ___________________________________
Emergency Contact (Name, relationship, phone)__________________________________________________________________________
Student Email_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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or the Minnesota Relay Service (for the
hearing impaired) at 800.627.3529 two
weeks prior to class. We will be happy
METHOD OF PAYMENT
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the Registrar know at 952.473.7361, x. 16,
to accommodate your needs.
AMEX
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TUITION SUBTOTAL
MEMBERSHIP STATUS Membership is encouraged but optional
Current Member
Non-member
New Member:
Basic $55 ($50 with senior discount)
Sponsor $250
Friend $100
Patron $1,000
New Student
Tell us how you discovered the Art Center?
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Facebook • Yelp • Article • Catalog Mailing • Event or Exhibit
Ridgedale • Drive by • Summer Arts Camp • Other
MODEL/NEW STUDENT
MATERIAL FEES SUBTOTAL
(OPTIONAL) MEMBERSHIP
sub total
MINUS DISCOUNTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS
TOTAL
Date into RE (Office use)______________
REGISTRATION & CLASS FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition assistance is available thanks to
All fees must be paid in full when you register.
We cannot reserve space without full payment.
You may register by:
contributions to scholarship funds to help
Mail:
Phone:
Fax:
and adults. Please call the Registrar at
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391
952.473.7361, ext. 16
952.473.7363
make art education available to all children
952.473.7361, x. 16, for information and an
application.
Call 952.473.7361, x. 16
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Art Center Building Hours
August 31, 2015 - June 24, 2016
(Summer Hours: June 25 - August 27, 2016 – Saturdays close at 1 p.m.)
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391-9347
Nonprofit
Organization
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Minnetonka
Center for the Arts
minnetonkaARTS.org
952.473.7361, x. 16
Monday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sundayclosed
The Art Center is closed these dates in the 2015-2016 academic year:
November 27 / December 25 - January 3* / May 30 / July 4 / August 29 September 5*
* Phone lines will be open M-F these weeks, excluding holidays, from
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to take class registrations.
There is no Open Studio when the Art Center is closed.
Weather closings will be posted on KARE, KSTP and WCCO TV and websites.
Attractions and services available during building hours:
• Exhibits in the Laura H. Miles Gallery and throughout the building
• The Lindahl Family Library on the 2nd floor (until 4 p.m.)
• Art Center Café (see serving hours below)
• Registration and class information
• Gift Shop
The Registrar is available to help with questions, registrations, donations,
memberships and more. To speak with a Registrar, stop by the front desk
or call 952.473.7361, x. 16, anytime during building hours.
Open Studio is a free benefit for currently registered students to continue
artwork projects outside of class. Open Studio hours are posted on studio
doors or available from the Registrar.
This activity is made possible by
the voters of Minnesota through
a Minnesota State Arts Board
Operating Support grant, thanks
to a legislative appropriation
from the arts and cultural
heritage fund, and a grant from
the Wells Fargo Foundation
Minnesota.
DIRECTIONS
Travel west on 394/12 to the fourth exit 3.2 miles west of 494, which is CR 15 West (right lane, exit only).
Continue west on CR 15 about 3 miles along the lakeshore. Turn right on CR 51/North Shore Drive.
The Art Center is 3 blocks ahead on the right. (If using the iPhone map app, enter 2240 Northshore Drive.)
Art Center Café Hours
Serving baked goods, soups, sandwiches, salads and a daily special entree
for on-premise dining for Art Center guests, students and members.
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
OUR MISSION
In the belief that the visual arts are indispensable to a healthy
community, it is the mission of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
to provide teaching excellence, quality exhibitions and cultural
enrichment for people of all ages, interests and abilities.
/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Classes / Exhibits / Outreach
Visual arts education for all ages, interests and abilities
Make the Art Center Café your lunch destination
Enjoy an expanded menu and art displayed throughout the building.
Hot art in a cool gallery – free and open to the public
Don’t miss the Art of the Garden, Faculty Show and Photo Op exhibits! / PAGE 2
Catch up on artist news in Art Spots
Glimpse what MCFTA instructors are working on and welcome new artists / PAGE 4
Plant yourself in a studio and grow
Act on that back-to-school feeling and discover the JOY of making! / PAGES 8 - 21
Everyone is welcome at the Art Center!
Fall 2015

the 2015 FALL Catalog - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

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