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/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Classes / Exhibits / Gift Shop / Art Center Café Winter 2014
Visual arts education for all ages, interests and abilities
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Essential Dates
Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale
Grand Opening, November 14, 6 - 9 p.m.
Art Center / November 15 - December 23
M - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Open Thursdays until 8 p.m.
Open Sundays, December 1 - 22, Noon - 4 p.m.
Ridgedale / November 29 - December 23
M - Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Sundays Noon - 6 p.m.
Art Center Café
Extended Holiday Hours!
M - F, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Sat., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. /
Sun., Noon - 4 p.m.
(Saturdays, Nov. 16 - Dec. 21 / Sundays, Dec. 1 - 22)
Winter Session classes start January 2
Early registration discount expires December 7*
Please register by December 23
* A discount for students enrolled in the preceding session
Student Show
January 30 - February 20
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Opening reception, January 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
CONTEMPLATING OUTSIDE: small works
by Carey Netherton
Art wall, studio hallway
Artist presentation, February 6, 7 p.m.
Spring I Session classes start February 24
Early registration discount expires February 1*
Please register by February 15
Suburbs
by Scott Lloyd Anderson
February 24 - March 24
Art wall, studio hallway
Society of Minnesota Sculptors Exhibit
March 7 - April 3
Opening reception, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Art and fine craft by more than 100 local artists / PAGE 2
Meet Tom Hull, newly elected
Board of Directors Chair / PAGE 4
Artist Spotlight:
Community Outreach Artist-Instructors
Share their triumphs as we launch a new
$142,741 MSAB grant / PAGE 5
Thank you donors and welcome new members!
Please include MCFTA in your year-end giving / PAGE 7
It’s time to start your art!
Class descriptions / PAGES 10 - 17
Holiday Shopping at its Best
The Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale is a juried
collection of unique handmade art and fine craft items
selected for character and value – ideal for holiday
giving. Featuring work by more than 100 artists,
it’s like an indoor art fair!
Discover original gifts of pottery, glass, fiber, wood,
photography, printmaking, paintings, sculpture and
jewelry. There’s also an abundant choice of handcrafted
items, perfect for thoughtful hostess gifts.
Make this your stress-less shopping destination.
Meet friends and family to enjoy the show and a treat
in the Arts Center Café. Your holiday shopping supports
local artists and the work of the Minnetonka Center
for the Arts.
Grand Opening November 14, 6 - 9 p.m.
November 15 - December 23
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open late on Thursdays until 8 p.m.
Sundays, Noon - 4 p.m. (Dec. 1 - 22)
GRAND OPENING!
Thursday, November 14, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Appetizer buffet
• Cash bar
• First peek at this year’s
merchandise!
ALSO AT RIDGEDALE
2nd Floor next to Sears
HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS
Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
Enjoy the Art Center Café
Open Weekends in December
Culinary artist Kim Christensen is a master of warm, comforting foods.
She’s going to take care of everyone who visits the Arts of the Holidays
Show & Sale this December by staying open on the weekends. Be sure
to stop by the Café to make your trip complete.
Serving soups, sandwiches, salads and sweet treats
to nourish the body, creativity and community.
M - F 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Sun. Noon - 4 p.m.
(Saturdays, Nov. 16 - Dec. 21 / Sundays, Dec. 1 - 22)
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/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
CONTENTS
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Director’s Note
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Art Spots / Spotlights
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Artist Spotlight:
Outreach Artist-Instructors
5-6
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Exhibits Update
Thank You Donors / Members
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Class Schedule
8-9
10 - 17
Class Descriptions
Artist-Instructor Bios
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Registration Details
Photos this issue by Bruce Camp, Michele Combs,
Michèle Coppin, Ruth Mason, Holly Nelson, Ellen
Richman and Sara Skalle.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS As of the Annual Meeting 9/25/13
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Members
Director Emeritus
Tom Hull
Barbara McBurney
Andrea Michaelsen
Sarah Barthel
Lisa Erickson
Jay Hammond
Nancy Haskin
Irv Kessler
Matthew Knopf
Denise Leskinen
Jim Schwert
Laura H. Miles
Director’s
Note
Dear Friends,
At this writing, we are in the final days of what promises
to be a long-remembered exhibit of wildlife art by local
artists Jim, Joe and Bob Hautman. We’ve enjoyed having
hundreds of new guests in the gallery throughout the
show. Please join me in thanking these remarkable
artists for exhibiting with us. And a special thank you
to Guest Curator Jim Dayton for bringing us this show.
As we approach the holiday season, please consider a
gift to the Minnetonka Center for the Arts annual fund.
While the majority of our operations (65 percent) is
funded by tuition revenues, we must raise the balance
through contributions. We work hard to keep our
classes accessible to the broadest possible audience
through our extensive Outreach programs and by keeping
tuition rates affordable ($10-$12 per hour). If not for
the generosity of individuals like you, and funders like
the Minnesota State Arts Board and The McKnight
Foundation, it would not be possible. This fiscal year
we need to raise nearly $400,000. Your gift, whatever
the amount, will be greatly appreciated and put to good
use. Please see page 7 for more information on making
a gift today!
My best wishes to you for a most joyous holiday season!
We’ve planned another extraordinary Arts of the
Holidays Show & Sale for you – the most enjoyable
holiday shopping destination in town. With artwork
and fine craft by more than 100 artists at both our
locations, you’ll find original gifts and support local
artists and the Art Center at the same time. Stop by
often, as new work is added throughout the show.
Regards,
Roxanne L. Heaton
Executive Director
ART CENTER STAFF
Executive Director Roxanne Heaton, x. 15
[email protected]
Executive Assistant Nancy Fisher, x. 10
[email protected]
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Kathy Glaubitz, x. 18
(Temporary)[email protected]
Communications Sara Skalle, x. 12
[email protected]
Exhibits Director &
Robert Bowman, x. 17
RETAIL [email protected]
Adult Program
Holly Nelson, x. 13
[email protected]
Children & Youth
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Nicole Buchholz, x. 26
[email protected]
SCULPTURE STUDIO
MANAGER
Carey Netherton, x. 11
[email protected]
ceramics STUDIO
MANAGER
Lee Persell, x. 14
[email protected]
RIDGEDALE STAFF
Jeff Deitering
Dan Opheim
952.545.6252
CAFÉ STAFF
Kim Christensen, x. 20
[email protected]
Angie Nesbitt
REGISTRARS
Nancy Fisher
Jessica Alleven
952.473.7361, x. 16
[email protected]
GUEST SERVICES
952.473.7361, x. 16
[email protected]
Thank You Volunteers!
Thank you to the University of Minnesota
brothers of Kappa Sigma who valiantly helped
with heavy-lifting during our clean-up and
maintenance week. Victor Brenk / Bryce Bierman
/ Mike Stapleton / Paul Roszyk / Spencer Smith
/ Danny Humbert (pledge) / Grant Piepkorn
(pledge) / Dan Brenk (real brother)
If you are interested in volunteering at the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, please contact
Maryalice Brenk at [email protected].
We currently need help in the library and with
Arts of the Holidays.
Mary Lee Dayton
Tribute to a friend and benefactor
It is with sadness that we share that our dear friend Mary Lee
Dayton passed away on August 21, peacefully at home after
battling pancreatic cancer for almost a year. Known for her
generosity and civic leadership, Mary Lee Dayton was also
a member and supporter of the Minnetonka Center for the
Arts. More than once, her financial gifts helped meet goals
and enable projects for growth. Her involvement extended
to the studios as well, where she studied figural drawing,
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painting and sculpture. Our community is diminished with
her passing. We will miss her very much.
ABOUT THE COVER: Discovering self-worth in clay
Featured on the cover is one of Geneviève
Chamberland’s art students from the Project
for Pride in Living (PPL) program. PPL is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering
low-income people to become self-reliant
through integrated services. Minnetonka Center
for the Arts has been partnering with PPL for
about five years. Shannon Siegfried Floe, PPL
Youth Program Manager, says the art classes
provided by Minnetonka Center for the Arts
help young people know that they matter.
Many of the families served by PPL are refu-
gees from Africa, all are financially struggling.
For the children, the art is not only a fun,
creative diversion from a hard life but also
builds confidence, exposes them to new ideas
and experiences and helps them be more
successful in school. Artist-Instructor
Geneviève Chamberland believes that by
working with clay and creating something
of value and beauty out of the most basic
element – dirt! – the children discover their
their own value and beauty.
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is fortunate
to have Artist-Instructors like Geneviève and
community partners like PPL who make our
mission become real in individual lives.
Much of our work takes place beyond the
Art Center walls. Please read the story on
page 5 as we spotlight all of our Outreach
Artist-Instructors and community partners.
Your financial support helps make this
Outreach work possible. Please remember
the Minnetonka Center for the Arts in your
year-end giving this year.
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Art Spots
Welcome new artist-instructors! Kelli Nelson
teaching Drawing Basics and Introduction to
Painting; Connie Saunders teaching Hand
Painting on Silk and David Smith teaching
Asian Brush Painting. Previously teaching
Outreach or Summer Arts Camp classes,
welcome these artist-instructors: Eric
Suardi teaching Anime/Manga and Comic
Arts; Stephanie Frey teaching Awesome
Accessories; Diane Petron teaching Fun with
Fused Glass; and Abbey Kleinert teaching
Screenprints: Art in the Moment and Do or
Dye Project. Welcome back after some time
away to Chris Kelly teaching Exploring KilnFired Glass, Lee Marquardt teaching Fine
Jewelry for Everyone and Heidi Hoy teaching
The Artist Experience.
Artist-Instructor and sculptor Judd Nelson
had a very busy year installing seven public
sculptures in Bemidji, Edina, Hutchinson,
and Mankato, Minn.; Sioux Falls, S.D.;
Decatur, Ind.; and Castlegar, British
Columbia, Canada.
Holiday Skaters, a painting by Artist-Instructor
Michele Combs [above], was selected to
become a 2013 Courage Card which may
be purchased at couragecards.org.
Patty Carmody Smith has a show opening
in Gallery 2 at the Phipps Center for the Arts,
February 14 - March 16, in Hudson, Wisc.
State of Flux is an exhibit at Circa Gallery in
Minneapolis featuring a new body of work
by Ellen Richman and artwork of Stephan
Taucher. The show is open November 9 January 5. The two artists share an affinity
for the undulating cycles of change, form
and movement. [Above: Quintessence by
Ellen Richman.]
Ruth Mason recently completed a two-part
mural for the University of Minnesota’s
Solar Energy Laboratory.
staff Spotlight
Nicole Buchholz
As Children & Youth Program Director,
Nicole Buchholz creates children and teen
series classes and family workshops, plans
art birthday parties, coordinates school
field trips and manages youth community
outreach programs. She hit the ground
running last February, finishing plans
for Summer Arts Camp 2013, which she
managed with grace and aplomb her first
time around. A moment of gratification
came on June 28 when she helped the
Extreme Papier Mâché class of 7- and 9-year
olds parade their vibrant, GIANT fruits and
vegetables from the Sculpture Studio to the
Café. Nicole’s sweet temperament belies
the extraordinarily hard-working woman
she is. With undergraduate degrees (triple
major) from University of WisconsinMadison and a master’s degree in Arts
Administration from Boston University,
Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge to her
position. Previously she held the position
of Arts Education Manager with COMPAS
of St. Paul where she coordinated more than
800 performances, workshops, exhibits and
professional development sessions. Nicole
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is already working on next year’s Summer
Arts Camp and Outreach Programs for
the 2013 Arts Learning Grant from the
Minnesota State Arts Board.
Now through December watch for Nicola
Demonte, who specializes in art therapy for
well being, in Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s
public service announcement (PSA) campaign
What is a Caregiver? airing on Twin Cities
Public Television (tpt) to help people identify
as caregivers and connect with resources.
The Hautman Brothers Wildlife Art
Exhibit was a long-awaited mid-career
retrospective of these internationally recognized artists, curated by Jim Dayton. The
Art Center welcomed more than 300 guests
in two opening receptions and enjoyed a
steady flow of visitors throughout October.
Sculpture Studio News: Pewter Casting
[above] is now available. Pewter is a lowtemperature casting metal that enables a
more immediate experience with the lost
wax sculpture process. While pewter castings
are small (pewter is twice the cost of bronze),
students can complete a project in just two
classes. MIG welding of aluminum is now
possible due to a new spool gun. There’s
also a new crucible for melting aluminum.
From the Ceramics Studio: Thank you to
John Stander who, in memory of his wife
Isobel, has gifted a clay extruder and other
tools from her studio. “Having her tools
repurposed here is very special,” says Studio
Manager Lee Persell. “It’s as if Isobel is still
with us in a way. We miss her very much.”
If you’re keen on green, help the Art Center
convert to energy efficient LED bulbs. For
$30, give a bright, shining gift this season
that will last until 2020 (or longer!). Buy
A Bulb at the front desk or online at the
DONATIONS page. Students, pitch in and
buy bulbs for your studio! Every bulb helps.
IN THE NEWS
Art of the Garden Exhibit in July 12 Star
Tribune … Cinda Columb, pastel artist and
student, in July Plymouth magazine … Jeanne
Obermeier, abstract artist and student in
August 22 Star Tribune … Allison Luedtke,
sculptor and student, in August 13 Lakeshore
Weekly News and September Lake Minnetonka
magazine … MCFTA Fiber Studio in
September Plymouth magazine … Hautman
Brothers Wildlife Art Exhibit in the
October 3 Sun Sailor newspapers, October 5
The Pioneer and The Laker newspapers,
October 9 and 11 Star Tribune and photo
gallery in Lake Minnetonka magazine …
Michèle Coppin is the featured artist in the
October/November Midwest Arts in
Healthcare Network (MIAHN) newsletter
… Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale in the
November Lake Minnetonka magazine.
board member Spotlight
Tom Hull
Tom Hull, recently appointed Board
of Directors Chair, genuinely admires the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts and the
work that it does. As a successful chief
investment officer, including 30 years with
Wells Fargo, Tom has been a supporter
for many years and leader on the Board of
Directors since 2009. He chaired the Gala’s
fundraising team last year, setting an
example and exceeding the goal. Yet Tom
sees beyond the numbers. “If you look at
a balance sheet, it may look like our assets
are the building,” he says, “but the assets here
are really the people: the staff and the artistinstructors. I’m looking forward to getting
a better understanding of the operations and
where I might be of assistance making life
easier and creating more awareness in the
community.” Executive Director Roxanne
Heaton agrees, “I think he will be a great
strategic voice. He’s got a big, long view of
things and I think that perspective will be
especially valuable in the next year as we revisit
the strategic plan and priorities going forward.”
His mother-in-law, Lucia Morison, is a shining
example of Art Center loyalty. For Tom,
her commitment has strengthened his
commitment. Since the 1970s, Lucia has been
a consistent member/donor, star student,
dedicated painter and welcomed exhibitor.
She persists in her determination and desire
to be at the Art Center every week. With
a nod to the bar that’s been set, Tom says
we’ll be seeing more of him, “I just like the
atmosphere there. It’s an upbeat place to be.”
Artist Spotlight
Community Outreach Artist-Instructors
This is a story about the power of art to enhance and sometimes transform lives told through the experiences of three Outreach artist-instructors. Each artist works with a different audience served
by the Minnetonka Center for the Arts Outreach Program: adults with disabilities, seniors with memory loss and underserved children and teens.
challenged by memory loss out of their
isolation. While their hands are busy, they
chat, help each other and share stories triggered by the sensory stimulation of the art.
Ruth
Mason
It’s just before noon and students
begin to arrive to the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts’ Ridgedale classroom. Many have been at their jobs
all morning and are looking forward
to a break and some creativity to
recharge after work. This is a group
of adults who are attending art classes
through eQuality – Pathways to
Potential, which helps individuals with
developmental disabilities maximize
their potential and actively participate
in life’s opportunities including work,
recreation, education and community
involvement. Artist-Instructor Ruth
Mason has been working with adults
with disabilities for several years,
providing art classes for our partners
eQuality and Choice, Inc.
Inspired by an exhibit of China’s terra
cotta warriors, Ruth introduced a series of
Asian-themed projects. One was Chinese
brush painting. “It was fun because it’s
very process oriented and highly stylized.
Different brush strokes create different
shapes,” says Ruth. “Everyone was able
to participate in an ancient style of art.”
They also created warrior figures, not
literally battle related, but a figure from
their personal lives that made them feel
safe, protected. It opened an opportunity
for the students to talk about things that
made them feel unsafe. “I think a lot of
adults with disabilities feel unsafe when
they’re not respected,” says Ruth. One man
approached Ruth a couple weeks before,
saying, “Ruth, when are we going to make
our warrior figures? I’m having some issues
in my life and I would really like to get
going on that project.”
Art is such a communicative tool. “I believe
this gentleman was very frustrated with
someone and wanted to express ‘I’m trying
to tell you what I need and you’re not
listening,’” says Ruth. “Often students are
eager to give their artwork to a caregiver or
parent as a way of saying ‘See how capable
I am’ or returning love they’ve been given.”
Making art has its practical side, too, building
essential skills. “You learn how to measure,
you learn about proportion, you learn
about size and scale or how to use scissors.
And there’s always a little more math than
people think,” according to Ruth.
Besides being an accomplished artist with
a B.F.A. from Minneapolis College of Art
and Design, with studies in theatre arts,
experience in film production and
a penchant for large-scale public art, Ruth
brings powerful creativity and intuitive sensitivity to her outreach work. “I just
Once Michèle introduced mandalas, circular
art forms that in Hindu or Buddhist practice
are meditative representations of the universe.
She brought some patterns for them to
color. It was not successful. A month later,
she introduced music, encouraging the class
to relax, enjoy the beautiful rhythms and let
their imaginations go as they painted. One
after the other, what did they create?
Mandalas! It was the most natural thing
in the world, but had to come from within.
During one Presbyterian Homes memory
care art class, an elegant and very
proper fellow of 97 years was listening
to Artist-Instructor Michèle Coppin talk
about France and Matisse as she showed
them colorful paintings she did for her
thesis. All of a sudden he started
speaking French! He was as startled as
everyone else, saying, “I didn’t know!”
but spent the rest of the session happily
tossing words and phrases back and
forth with Michèle. It was gone again
by the next class but that moment,
triggered by the art, was magical.
“I find the connection between art and
memory fascinating,” says Michèle, who
received her M.F.A. from the Pratt Institute in New York. “They tell me they don’t
know how to paint, but then they get into
it and they can take off on their own and
be extremely creative!” While Michèle
loves the artwork her students produce, she
knows that sometimes it’s not the art that
is important. “I wish someone would come
in and take photos of them before the class
and after, because physically they stand
up a little straighter, their cheeks are rosy,
they’re more animated and active,” she says
with delight. Her art classes pull seniors
She bides her time as they’re welcomed by
a representative from Project for Pride in
Living, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to
helping Twin Cities low-income residents
achieve self sufficiency. “Programs like ours
expose the children to materials they rarely
see,” says Geneviève. “I love to bring clay
into their world because it’s something they
rarely get to work with. It also makes their
project more permanent and that permanency
gives them a source of pride.”
Geneviève teases and cajoles the group a
little bit to get them started, sharing a sports
sock filled with corn starch (which keeps
clay from sticking to molds). She tells the
students it is her son’s dirty, stinky sock
filled with toe dust. A few giggles bubble
up. Soon attitudes soften to smiles as the
kids start to touch and form the material.
Once they’re into it, you can’t get the clay
away from them!
see the person first. We’re all the same
in terms of what we need and want,” says
Ruth, adding, “I think it’s easy for some to
see adults with disabilities as childlike, but
they have a mature understanding of life.”
She helps everyone participate, even those
with significant physical challenges, by
breaking each project down to clear steps.
The process of making art and building
community is a priority for Ruth. “I always
say if one person isn’t done, then nobody is
done. We’re all working together,” she says,
adding with a laugh, “and that goes
for clean up, too!”
Michèle
Coppin
a small room with 5- and 6-year olds,
their “this is going to be lame” attitude
is palpable. But Artist-Instructor
Geneviève Chamberland has brought
a secret weapon: clay.
Describing her students as resilient and
courageous, Michèle reflects, “It must be
scary to not know where you are most of
the time or not recognize the people who
are around you. Yet they have humor, they
are smiling, they’re friendly and sweet
and so full of kindness.” To ensure their
enjoyment and success with their projects,
Michèle shows them each tiny step, getting
to eye level to make it personal and engaging. She encourages family and loved ones
to get involved to enjoy the connection and
memories that come up as well as make
some new ones to cherish.
“We’re all headed in that direction of old
age,” Michèle reminds us. “It benefits the
whole society really to treat our older
people well, with dignity and respect.
Programs like these elevate the quality of life.”
Geneviève
Chamberland
Happy youngsters bounce into the
community room of their apartment
building after school. The older kids
aren’t as enthusiastic. As soon as they
realize they’re about to be trapped in
Being a mom herself and not of this country
(she’s Canadian), Geneviève finds common
ground and connection with her students.
They range from ages 5 to 16. Most are
refugees from Africa, many from Somalia,
all are struggling financially. “I believe art
helps kids realize that despite struggles –
at school, in the community or with their
family – they can create something beautiful.
Out of the most primal material – dirt –
they create something of value,” says
Geneviève. “There’s value in their art and
that means there is value in them.”
Some of the students can be pretty rowdy,
but Geneviève can be a pretty tough teacher.
“I can also be very loving,” she says. As she
introduces a project, showing a demo piece
that she’s made herself, she considers the
class, sizing up who needs a little more
engagement in the experience, and gives
them the biggest jobs. “They feel special
being chosen for responsibility and it gets
them more involved in the experience.”
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She makes sure they know that the
class is a safe environment where they
can relax and create.
Geneviève loves her Outreach work
because she knows that when children
feel the freedom of creating, they
realize they can become winners
despite present challenges. “It feels like
art gives them a little pat on the back
that they will remember when it’s a
rough road.”
efforts, please see page 7 for donation
information.
Thank you to all of the talented artistinstructors and community partners
who make these programs possible.
Outreach is a vital aspect of the work
of the Minnetonka Center for the
Arts, and one of the most gratifying.
If you want to support our Outreach
A depth of thanks to the Minnesota
State Arts Board. This activity is made
possible by the voters of Minnesota
through a grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative
appropriation from the arts and
cultural heritage fund.
What makes Outreach possible?
The stories above were supported by a $50,000
2011 and $100,000 2012 Arts Access Grant from
the Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB). Last year,
almost 30 exceptional instructors helped reach
1,639 people at little or no cost who otherwise
would have minimal access to art.
This work proved foundational, because
recently the MSAB awarded a $142,741 2013 Arts
Learning Grant to continue and expand our visual
arts programs with these partners so we may
continue to reach adults with special needs, seniors
with memory loss and at-risk children and teens.
Under the leadership of Holly Nelson, Adult
Program Director, and Nicole Buchholz, Children
and Youth Program Director, programs are
underway for 2014.
The best way to reach underserved audiences
is to work through the social service organizations
that already serve them. The organizations listed
to the right have been exceptional partners,
enabling the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
to deliver quality arts programming to individuals
who will benefit the most. Thank you! Many
of these partnerships go back 20 years or more!
We hope all will continue to flourish long into
the future.
Exhibits Update
Exhibits at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts are always free, accessible and open to the public.
Grand Opening, November 14, 6 - 9 p.m.
The Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale is a juried collection
of unique handmade art and fine craft items selected for
character and value, ideal for holiday giving. Discover
original gifts in a variety of media, including pottery,
glass, fiber, wood, photography, printmaking, paintings,
sculpture and jewelry. Make a day of it with friends and
stop for a treat in the Art Center Café. (See page 2.)
Student Show
Opening Reception, January 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
This show demonstrates the creativity, skill and inspiration
that happen in the Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ studios
and includes a wide variety of art created by students of
all ability levels. For some artists, this is their first show,
and for others, it’s another step in the journey from student
to professional artist. It is an opportunity for our students
to see their work – and have it seen by others – in a
professional gallery setting. The Student Show reminds
us of the power, potential and importance of the visual arts
and the joy of the artistic process.
Call for Entries
The Student Show
CONTEMPLATING OUTSIDE: small works
Carey Netherton
Art Wall, Studio Hallway
Artist presentation, February 6 at 7 p.m.
Sculpture Studio Manager Carey Netherton will be
exhibiting the result of his 2013 Artist Initiative Grant
from the Minnesota State Arts Board. The project
included researching and designing maquettes
(small models) for potential large-scale outdoor public
sculptures. This exhibit features a glimpse of possible
future large-scale outdoor public sculptures. Carey
will offer a presentation about the project on February
6 at 7 p.m.
Suburbs
Paintings by Scott Lloyd Anderson
February 24 - March 24
On the Art Wall, Studio Hallway
Plein-air painter Scott Lloyd Anderson turns his artist’s
eye to the unidealized suburban landscapes around us
in this exhibit of recent work.
Society of Minnesota Sculptors Exhibit
March 6 - April 17
Opening reception, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Some of our region’s finest sculptors exhibit their latest
creations in this juried exhibit.
Entries must be delivered with tags to the Laura
H. Miles Gallery on January 21, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Call for Entries a) will be mailed to all 2013 students,
b) may be picked up at the Art Center, c) can be
found at minnetonkaarts.org on the Exhibits page, or
d) will be mailed to you if you call 952-473-7361, x.
16, to request. It contains complete instructions and
artwork tags needed for submission.
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Call for Entries
The Figure Show
April 10 - May 8
Go to the Exhibits page at minnetonkaarts.org
to find the complete Call for Entries.
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
Outreach ArtistInstructors
These artists served the 2011 and 2012 MSAB
Arts Access Grant Outreach Projects.
Mark Balma
YWCA Youth Programs
Traudi Bestler
Presbyterian Homes
Donna Bruni
Lyngblomsten
Elspeth Carlstrom
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
YWCA Youth Programs
Krissy Catt
YWCA Youth Programs
Project for Pride in Living
Presbyterian Homes
Lyngblomsten
Geneviève Chamberland
YWCA Youth Programs
St. David’s Center
Michèle Coppin
Presbyterian Homes
Meagan Daus
Jeff Deitering
Hammer Residences
ReStart
Nicola Demonte
Presbyterian Homes
Jack Evert
Presbyterian Homes
Carly Frederick
YWCA Youth Programs
Stephanie Frey
Shannon Ingham
Presbyterian Homes
Choice, Inc.
Marissa Johnston
Beth Joselyn
YWCA Youth Programs
Andy Juelich
YWCA Youth Programs
Gail Katz-James
Ruth Mason
YWCA Youth Programs
eQuality
Choices, Inc.
Zach Morin
Judd Nelson
Lindsey Reis
YWCA Youth Programs
Adam Setala
Presbyterian Homes
Brad Skolnick
YWCA Youth Programs
Jean Yang
Julia Zimmerman
YWCA Youth Programs
Opportunity Partners
To all of the artists who have taught Outreach
classes, thank you for sharing your gifts and
talents. Your dedication is exemplary and deeply
appreciated. Our apologies if any names were
missed!
THANK YOU.
Contributions
June 1 - August 31, 2013
$5,000+
Mrs. Mary Lee Dayton
Minnesota State Arts Board
$1,000 - 4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Atwater/Prospect Creek
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dayton
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Halloran
Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Hauser
Walter McCarthy and Clara Ueland/Greystone
Foundation
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE MEMBERSHIP, PROJECT, SPONSORSHIP, IN-KIND, TRIBUTE, CORPORATE, OPERATING AND
CAPITAL GIFTS OF $150 OR MORE BETWEEN JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31, 2013.
$500 - 999
Jane and Walter Barry/General Mills Community
Action
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dayton
Mrs. Martha M. Head/The Head Family Foundation
Robert Jackson and Ann Rockler Jackson/
Rockler Jackson Family Foundation
Kay and Michael McCarthy
Stephen Otto
Alan and Barbara Tennessen
$150 - 499
1 Anonymous Donor
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Aamoth
Jim and Ruth Ann Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brenk
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Capen/Capen Family Fund
Mr. Pierre Dussol
Mr. David M. Eiss
Evie Engler
Linda H. Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Larry V. Gilpin
John Hay and Johanna Frerichs/The Prudential
Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Mrs. Denise Leskinen
Mr. Norbert Limmer
Marilee Mahler
Mr. and Mrs. George Michaelsen
Mrs. Molly Monahan-Austin and
Mr. Shawn P. Austin
Kandi and Bart Osborn
Rick and Laura Wall
Mr. Wheelock Whitney and Ms. Kathleen Blatz/
The Whitney Foundation
Cynthia Winrich-Poupard
Gifts In Kind
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bethune
Medivators, Inc
Memorial Gifts
In memory of Cole and CC Graham
Stephen Otto
Walter McCarthy and Clara Ueland /Greystone
Foundation
Corporate
Contributions
General Mills Community Action
Medivators, Inc.
The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Support the success of art in the community
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is delivering art where it is
needed most in the community. Our good work, efficiency and
success is widely recognized, which makes us a good investment.
Since art is a part of your life, you can appreciate how much our
Outreach programs are influencing and improving lives. Please
show us how important you think this work is by making a
contribution to the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
• Call 952.473.7361, x. 16, today to make your tax-deductible gift
• You may also make donations online at minnetonkaarts.org,
DONATIONS
• Gifts of $150 and more will be listed in the next newsletter
• Gifts of $1,000 and more will be featured on the Patron’s
Plaque in the lobby.
Your gift accomplishes so much when we put it to work! Thank you for your support.
Welcome to all new and renewing members
June 1 - August 31, 2013
Mr. John Alberg • Ms. Julie K. Allen • Mrs. Meredith Anderson • Mr.
Kurt Anderson • Ms. Bambi Anderson • Ms. Beth Andrews • Ms. Michele
Angel • Mr. Robert Ball • Sandra and Gary Baron • Dr. Laura Batzli • Mr.
Stan Berris • Ms. Cara Black • Ms. Jarby Blackmun • Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Bowman • Kate and Dave Brayman • Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brenk • Ms.
Sara Brenner • Pamela and Philip Broat • Dr. and Mrs. James Brownfield
• Ms. Carolina Brunet • Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bujold • Terri and Bill Burns
• Ms. Kathleen A. Caldwell • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Calengor • Mr. David
Himebrook and Ms. Jeannie Camosy • Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Campbell •
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and Ms. Catherine DeMars • Bonnie Cutts • Ms. Virginia Day • Mr. and
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Joel Kaplan • Mrs. Virginia Keegan • Ms. Annie Kennedy • Ms. Jean Kerr •
Ms. Shelley Kerr and Mr. Dave Cummings • Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kieley • Ms.
Deborah L. Kirkeeide • Mr. and Ms. John Klammer • Ms. Andrea Kline •
Mr. and Mrs. David Kopolow • Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Larson • Ms. Lizzy
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Ms. Mary Lingen • Susan Lyman • Gini and George MacDonald • Mr. John
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Maveus • Ms. Terry L. McFarland • Ms. Marilyn McGraw • Ms. Karla
McGray Forsyth • Ms. Dani McHugh • Ms. Catherine McLughlan • Mr.
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• Mr. Dorit Miles • Ms. Cheryl Miller • Ms. Julie A. Miller • Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Millerbernd • Mrs. Molly M. Monahan-Austin and Mr. Shawn P.
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and Robert Kinghorn • Ria and Jim Neilson • Ms. Katelin Nelson • Mr. Judd
Nelson and Ms. Kathleen Brown • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nordlie • Polly
Norman • Sara and Mike North • Kandi and Bart Osborn • Mary and
John Pagnucco • Mr. Ryan Palmer • Ms. Lily Penn • Rodney H. Peterson
• Ms. Kara Peterson • Frank Picos and Suk Shin • Mr. Charles E. Pitschka
• Ms. Jackie Pool • Mr. Joseph Poppy • Ms. Yoriko M. Price • Ms. Jody
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and Mr. L. Nicholas Raphael • Michael and Lynda Wilson • Ms. Cynthia
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James Wolff • Mrs. Rasha Youssef • Mr. and Mrs. Carol Zartner • Mr. Alan
Shefland and Ms. Pamela Ziegenhagen Shefland • Mrs. Connie Zurcher
Membership Benefits
$50 Basic Household Membership
($45 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
• $10 discount on membership at the
Walker Art Center
$100 Friend Membership
• All the benefits listed above, plus coupon for
free coffee and scone in the Café
$250 Sponsor Membership
• All the benefits listed above, plus coupon for
a free lunch for two in the Café
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of the Henrietta Murphy Room once a year
• Acknowledgement on our Patron’s Plaque
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and the annual report. All donors of a
cumulative total of $1,000 or more during
the year are honored on the Patron’s Plaque
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receive a $10 discount off a Walker Art
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To join, renew or check your membership status, call 952.473.7361, x. 16 or go to our website and select MEMBERSHIPS.
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Winter 2014 Class Schedule
Art & Wellness
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C48614
Creative Tools for Caregivers
Ceramics
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C90314
Beginning and Continuing with Clay
10
Bowman
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C90514
Pottery in the Making
10
Persell
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C90014
Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
10
Persell
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C94414
Ceramic Sculpture
10
Catt
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C90614
Pottery in the Making
10
Persell
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C97614
Clay: Form and Surface
10
Miller
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C92814
Clay Fridays
10
Miller
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
C91814
Stoneware and Porcelain
10
Bowman/Persell
Drawing
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C42214
Drawing Basics: A Friendly Introduction [CORE CLASS]
11
Nelson
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C402R14
Drawing Basics: A Friendly Introduction [CORE CLASS]
11
Nelson
Fiber
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C73014
Beginning Weaving
11
Bestler
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C70014
Intermediate Weaving
11
Bestler
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C70414
Wednesday Weaving
11
Bestler
Glass & Jewelry
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C98914
Exploring Kiln Fired Glass
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C98214
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
PAGE
10
PAGE
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PAGE
PAGE
INSTRUCTOR
MON
Demonte
INSTRUCTOR
INSTRUCTOR
INSTRUCTOR
INSTRUCTOR
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
•
MON
TUE
•
•
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
THU
FRI
SAT
THU
FRI
SAT
FRI
SAT
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
•
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
11
Kelly
Kiln Cast Glass and Pâte de Verre
11
Rice
C83114
Fine Jewelry for Everyone
12
Marquardt
Painting
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
INSTRUCTOR
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C40614
Contemporary Abstract Painting
12
Richman
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C41414
Intermediate/Advanced Painting
12
Odland
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C47514
Pastel Landscape
12
Kath
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C41514
Beginning/Intermediate Painting
12
Odland
•
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
C41614
Painting All Levels
12
Odland
•
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
C42514
Continuing Watercolor I
12
Genesen Becker
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C46914
Weird and Wonderful Surrealism
12
Coppin
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C42414
Continuing Watercolor III
12
Genesen Becker
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C48114
Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic
12
Combs
•
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
C43514
Introduction to Painting [CORE CLASS]
13
Nelson
•
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
C42614
Continuing Watercolor II
13
Genesen Becker
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C46114
Reversed Painting on Glass
13
Coppin
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C49714
Contemporary Abstract Painting
13
Richman
Photography
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
C66414
Advanced Beginner Digital Photography
13
Shefland
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C61514
Intermediate Digital Photography
13
Beihl
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C66114
Beginning Digital Photography
13
Shefland
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C66214
Beginning Digital Photography
13
Shefland
•
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C61014
Making Photographs
13
Beihl
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C61614
Intermediate Digital Photography
13
Beihl
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NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
PAGE
INSTRUCTOR
•
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
THU
•
•
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
•
•
•
Register early! / Call 952.473.7361, x. 16 to register / minnetonkaarts.org / Winter session starts January 2
Winter 2014 Class Schedule
Sculpture
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C81914
Figurative Sculpture
PAGE
NEW!
INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
14
Willey/Lechner
14
McNeil
•
WED
C82214
Carve a Black-capped Chickadee
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
C88914
Sculpture in Metal: Intermediate/Advanced
14
Netherton
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C80714
Sculpture in Metal: Beginning [CORE CLASS]
14
Netherton
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C86314
Wildfowl Sculpture: Patternmaking
14
McNeil
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C84414
Easy Metal Projects for Beginning Sculptors
14
Nelson
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C82314
Supervised Open Studio for Wildfowl Carvers
14
McNeil
•
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
C85214
Metal Casting
14
Netherton
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C85314
Metal Casting
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NEW!
NEW!
14
Netherton
C86414
Wildfowl Head Sculpture in Wood
NEW!
14
McNeil
•
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C82914
Stone Carving Beginning/Intermediate
14
Lyman
•
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
C82714
Evening Stone Carving
15
Zimmerman/Leeman
•
15
Hoy
•
6:15 PM - 9:15 PM
C88414
The Artist Experience
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
NEW!
FRI
SAT
FRI
SAT
•
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NEW!
THU
Workshops for
Adults
PAGE
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
C485W14
Asian Brush Painting (Bamboo)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C846W14
Intro to Metal for Scaredy Cats
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
C764W14
Hand Painting on Silk
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C847W14
Intro to Metal for Scaredy Cats
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
C848W14
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
Beginning Welding: Garden Rabbit
NEW!
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
C487W14
Asian Brush Painting (Orchid)
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
C849W14
Beginning Welding: Garden Rose
12:30 - 3:30 PM
C737W14
Primitive Rug Hook: Sheep or Snowman
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12:30 - 3:30 PM
C488W14
C738W14
Asian Brush Painting (Camellia)
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
Primitive Rug Hook: Sheep or Snowman
NEW!
NEW!
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
C765W14
Hand Painting on Silk
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
C482W14
Asian Brush Painting (Peony)
NEW!
INSTRUCTOR
15
Smith
15
Nelson
15
Saunders
15
Nelson
15
Nelson
15
Smith
15
Nelson
16
Kennedy
15
Smith
16
Kennedy
15
Saunders
15
Smith
MON
TUE
WED
THU
1/7
1/10
1/14
1/15
1/17
1/20
1/22
1/27, 2/3
2/6
2/10, 17
2/11
2/19
Workshops for
Families
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
C071W14
Ceramic Snowman
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
C053W14
Family Fun with Fused Glass
NEW!
INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
16
Catt
1/25
16
Petron
2/22
Workshops for
Teens
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
PAGE
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C245W14
Awesome Accessories
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C069W14
Do or Dye Project
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C070W14
Art Publishing
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C246W14
Awesome Accessories - DIY Scarves
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
C054W14
NEW!
NEW!
Fun with Fused Glass
NEW!
NEW!
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
C068W14
Screenprints: Art in the Moment
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
C129W14
A Day of Anime/Manga + Comic Arts
NEW!
INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
16
Frey
1/4
16
Kleinert
1/11
16
Kleinert
1/18
16
Frey
1/25
16
Petron
2/1
16
Kleinert
2/8
17
Suardi
2/15
Children and
Teens
CLASS ID
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
C19714
Painting Basics (Ages 5 - 7)
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
C47314
Youth Drawing (Ages 6 - 10)
PAGE
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
C13714
Feathers, Fins and Fur (Ages 8 - 10)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
C19814
Projects in Painting (Ages 8 - 12)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
C12114
Multi Media Expo (Ages 8 - 12)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
C47714
Tween Drawing (Ages 11 - 16)
NEW!
NEW!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
C13214
Anime/Manga + Comic Arts (Ages 13 - 18)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
C15014
Teen Welding (Ages 13 - 18)
NEW!
INSTRUCTOR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
17
Mason
•
17
Odland
•
17
Chamberland
•
17
Mason
•
17
Mason
•
17
Odland
•
17
Suardi
17
Nelson
•
•
See page18 for Artist-Instructor bios
Art Center hours: M, F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / T, W, Th 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. * / Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sun. closed
* If p.m. classes are running
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Art & wellness
Nicola Demonte
Skill level: All
Seniors with memory loss find new
expression with art.
Ceramic sculpture is fun and satisfying
to create. Bring in your project idea and
the instructor will help guide you to its
successful completion. Students may
construct sculptures with varying scale and
proportions, creating realistic or abstract
forms. Demonstrations and individual
instruction will be provided to allow
students to pursue their own direction.
All skill levels welcome.
A morning class where advanced beginners
and experienced students alike are welcome
to start their day. This potter’s wheel
focused class involves hands on
demonstration and instruction of cups,
bowls, plates, vases, lidded jars, boxes and
teapots. Some projects are accompanied
with handbuilding and altering techniques.
All tableware work is finished in a high fire
kiln for safe use at home.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 16 and up
C94414
C92814
Wednesdays, January 8 - February 19
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$227 Members / $252 Non members
POTTERY IN THE MAKING
Lee Persell
Skill level: All
C48614
CLAY FRIDAYS
Krissy Catt
Skill level: All
CREATIVE TOOLS FOR
CAREGIVERS
This class will introduce a series of drawing,
painting and collage projects that caregivers
may create with their loved one. Primarily
designed for caregivers of people with
Alzheimer’s disease, this class is relevant
for most caregiving situations. Creating
art together can help retrieve memories,
communicate emotions and stimulate
conversations, breaking the silence and
isolation that can accompany memory loss
or illness. Art has the power to strengthen
relationships and improve the quality of
life for family members and their loved
one. Open to all caregivers, whether family,
friends or professionals.
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
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.
Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Tuesdays, January 7 - February 18
(7 sessions) 7 - 9 p.m.
Ceramics
BEGINNING AND
CONTINUING WITH CLAY
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
POTTERY
Robert Bowman
Skill level: All
Lee Persell
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. Materials not
included. Bring a towel.
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. Materials not included.
Bring a towel.
C90314
Mondays, January 6 - February 17
(7 sessions) 9 a.m. - Noon
C90014
C90614
Thursdays, January 2 - February 20
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
C90514
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ernest Miller
Skill level: All
Fridays, January 3 - February 14
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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. Bring
a towel.
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Saturdays, January 4 - February 22
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CLAY: FORM AND SURFACE
Ernest Miller
Skill level: All
A relaxed evening class welcoming
advanced beginners and experienced
students. This potter’s wheel focused class
includes hands on demonstration and
instruction of cups, bowls, plates, vases,
lidded jars, and teapots. Some projects
are accompanied with handbuilding and
altering techniques. All tableware work is
finished in a high fire kiln for safe use at
home.
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Dawn DeRijk takes advantage of Open Studio 2-3
times a week because one day’s not enough!
Make a Mug for the Café
Clay is available in the Ceramics Studio for enrolled students. Clay
and firing are free. See Lee Persell or your instructor to get started.
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Stylin’ in the Ceramics Studio,
Linda Adams.
drawing
WEDNESDAY WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: AD
DRAWING BASICS: A
FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION
[CORE CLASS]
For people who can warp looms and
read drafts independently. This class
studies more complex weave structures
and often spends one quarter studying a
new weave structure, followed by a quarter
of individual exploration into a project of
their choice. Designing using a computer
program is also taught.
Kelli Nelson
Skill level: B, AB
Many people incorrectly think they are
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 your skill level and increase your
confidence. This is a great class for students
who are interested in any type of media
to learn about the fundamentals of art.
Continuing students will be challenged by
new exercises and techniques. Contact the
Art Center for materials list.
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(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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This class is at the Ridgedale location
glass
Artwork by Kelli Nelson.
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: B
This class introduces the pleasures of hand
weaving. Using Art Center looms, students
will learn all about setting up and weaving
a small project. Things that new weavers
can make include scarves, table linens, bags
and other interesting objects. Brand new
beginners and people who want to refresh
their weaving skills are welcome in this
group.
KILN CAST GLASS AND
PÂTE DE VERRE
In this class we will develop an understanding of the process of fusing glass. Topics
include glass chemistry and compatibility, design considerations, cutting and grinding, assembly, and firing techniques.
Students will come away with a good base knowledge of glass fusing. Some material
included.
Consider glass a new sculptural material!
Learn basic casting processes to create
models and plaster molds for cast glass reliefs and 3 D sculptures. New students
will experiment with small, open face
molds for relief tiles and small sculptures
as a means to learn a variety of casting
techniques. Experienced students will
advance their practice with more challenging projects. Detailed instruction packets
are provided. Class fee includes some basic
materials.
Christopher Kelly
Skill level: All
fiber
BEGINNING WEAVING
EXPLORING KILN FIRED
GLASS
INTERMEDIATE WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: I
Donna Rice
Skill level: All
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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.
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(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Could these be the materials for your next glass project? Come give it a try!
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jewelry
FINE JEWELRY
FOR EVERYONE
CONTINUING WATERCOLOR I
Terry Genesen Becker
Skill level: AB
NEW!
Learn the processes of fabrication, wax
carving, lost wax casting, mold making and
stone setting fine silver jewelry. Beginners will be helped through new techniques
and can expect to leave with at least one
complete project by the end of the course. Advanced students will be encouraged to
expand their skills while working together
under the instructor’s guidance. Materials included.
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(6 sessions) 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Michèle Coppin
Skill level: All
painting
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
PAINTING
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
PAINTING
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.
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
to first class.
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C41514
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: I, AD
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: B, AB, I
PAINTING ALL LEVELS
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.
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
to the first class.
C42414
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
IN OIL OR ACRYLIC
Michele Combs
Skill level: AB, I, AD
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. Bring your oil or acrylics and
painting surface to first day of class. Some drawing and oil painting experience is
recommended.
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Thursdays, January 2 - January 30
(5 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: All
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NEW!
Surrealism is a style that stretches the
imagination to new limits. It has roots
reaching far back in history, both in
art and literature. We will look at the
grand masters of surrealism and their
breakthroughs. Students will create
compositions inspired by new processes
of imagination using a variety of media.
Dream imagery, Rorschach prints, folds,
shadows, colors, poems and collages
will be explored. Students will create
unexpected and exciting juxtapositions
free of reason but full of endless possibilities.
Some materials provided. Request a
material list from the Registrar.
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This is for the intermediate to advanced
student. Each artist will be working on
an individual project. Subject matter can
include still life set ups, photographic
reference material, imaginative images or
abstraction. Individual critiques will help
guide the student in their personal artistic
journey. Bring supplies to first class.
Prerequisite: Continuing Watercolor II
or instructor’s permission.
PASTEL LANDSCAPE
Cynthia Kath
Skill level: All
(7 sessions) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
SURREALISM
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Skill level: I, AD
This course is for the painter fresh from
Watercolor Basics and provides more
directed experience in the media. Material covered will increase familiarity with value
structure, composition, color use and
painting techniques. Bring supplies to first class. Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics or
instructor’s permission.
Lee Marquardt
Skill level: All
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR III
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(7 sessions) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jim Geisinger explores encaustic painting with
crayons in Dorothy Odland’s class.
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photography
ADVANCED BEGINNER
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
BEGINNING DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
This class is designed for the photographer who has either 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.
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. We
will also learn how to email, print, file and
edit your digital images. Please bring your
camera and manual to class. Optional class
workbook is Bryan Peterson, Understanding Photography Field Guild (available on
Amazon.com for about $15). By the end of
the course, students will leave more excited than ever about photography and their
own collection of images that illustrate
their technical and creative growth.
Alan Shefland
Skill level: AB
Alan Shefland
Skill level: B, AB
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(7 sessions) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Karin Jacobs brings her love of horses and painting together in our studios.
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
[CORE CLASS]
Kelli Nelson
Skill level: B, AB
NEW!
REVERSED PAINTING
ON GLASS
Michèle Coppin
Skill level: All
This class is a point of entry for beginners
and advanced beginners to acrylic
and/or oil painting. Working in a studio
environment, students will build a strong
foundation for further artistic development
by learning about materials and painting techniques. We will explore the aesthetic
quality of paint in regard to surface, depth,
color, composition and application, as
well as gain experience in working from
observation and photography.
By combining gold, color and glass, you
will tap into your imagination, unlock your
subconscious and create surreal images using an ancient technique. In this class
you will discover the glow, subtleties and
magic evoked by painting on the back
of glass. Bring your own acrylic paints
and brushes. Glass, sizing and gold leaf
(artificial) provided.
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(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR II
Skill level: I
Continue developing skills and personal
expression in a course that encourages
exploration while increasing familiarity
with watercolor techniques. General
emphasis on individual confidence and
growth. Bring supplies to first class.
Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics or
instructor’s permission.
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(8 sessions) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays, January 9 - 30
Carl Beihl
Skill level: AB, I
This class will pick up where the Beginning Digital Photography course left off,
with greater focus on individual work
and gaining 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
also need a home computer that allows you
to download images from your camera and
burn them to a jump drive (USB memory
stick) for class viewing.
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MAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Carl Beihl
Skill level: I, AD
This class is to 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.
C61014
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CONTEMPORARY
ABSTRACT PAINTING
Ellen Richman
Skill level: All
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.
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Fridays, January 3 - February 21
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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sculpture
FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Foster Willey, Jr. / Sarah Lechner
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
terra cotta. 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 required unless other
arrangements are made in advance with
the instructor. Some firing fees may apply.
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$60 Model fee
CARVE A BLACK CAPPED
CHICKADEE
Laurie J. McNeil
Skill level: All
NEW!
Learn to carve a single life sized black
capped chickadee from a bandsawed tupelo
cutout and create a branch display base for your sculpture. Powercarve using Dremel
tools and microgrinders with carving bits
provided by the instructor, finishing your
bird by adding glass eyes, detailed feet,
painting the smooth bird with acrylic paint
and mounting the bird on your branch
base. All materials included.
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SCULPTURE IN METAL:
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Carey Netherton
Skill level: AB, I, AD
This course is designed for those individuals
who already have basic welding/metal
working experience but wish to develop their skills further. Techniques such as
arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding,
as well as forging will be demonstrated.
Students will be exposed to a variety
of cold working methods also. Design
principles will be emphasized and students
will be encouraged to develop their own
sculptural projects.
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SCULPTURE IN METAL:
BEGINNING [CORE CLASS]
Carey Netherton
Skill level: B
The purpose of this class is to introduce
students to basic welding and metalworking
methods 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.
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WILDFOWL SCULPTURE:
PATTERNMAKING *
Laurie J. McNeil
Skill level: All
NEW!
Design your own decorative wildfowl
sculpture by choosing from a selection of
wildfowl species. Learn to gather and study
the necessary reference materials for use
in sculpting a lifesize clay model. The
model will then be used to develop a
custom pattern on paper (top view/side
view), using patternmaking tools and
the clay model as reference. All materials
included. (See Supervised Open Studio
C82314 as an optional add on to this class.)
What sparks your creativity? Find it at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
SUPERVISED OPEN
NEW!
STUDIO FOR
WILDFOWL CARVERS
Laurie J. McNeil
Skill level: All
Laurie will be available to supervise
previous and current students who would
like to bring in their projects during this
open studio class. Students must bring
their own workstations and project:
powerstrip, dust collection system, individual
lighting, powercarving tool bits and safety
gear, painting supplies and brushes. Open
to previous and current students only.
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EASY METAL PROJECTS
FOR BEGINNING
NEW!
SCULPTORS
Judd Nelson
Skill level: B
In this four week class, beginning students
will be taught in a step by step manner
the fundamental techniques for making
a simple outdoor sculpture or decorative
object. Learn the basics of using a torch,
welding, cutting and bending steel as well
as how to integrate sheet metal with steel
rods and parts of found objects. The
possibilities are endless and well within
the grasp of the total beginner. You will
never fear fire or power tools again after
becoming a welder. Judd Nelson has been
teaching teens to weld in the Sculpture
Studio for more than two years. A patient
and calm teacher, he also teaches the
beginning level workshop “Intro to Metal
for Scaredy Cats.”
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WILDFOWL HEAD
SCULPTURE IN WOOD NEW!
Laurie J. McNeil
Skill level: All
Learn to carve a life sized head study of
a wildfowl species. Students will be taught
how to powercarve their selected species
from a bandsawed tupelo wood cutout,
using flex shaft power tools (Foredom
or Dremel or microgrinders) and carving
bits. Using an actual casting of selected
species as reference, learn how to carve
fine details of the bird’s head, bill/beak and
feathers using a carving stone, woodburner
and other tools. The carved piece will be
painted to create a soft feather finish. All
materials included. (See Supervised Open
Studio C82314 as an optional add on to
this class.)
METAL CASTING
Carey Netherton
Skill level: All
This class will provide students an
opportunity to learn metal casting
methods. Beginners will be introduced
to the principles and processes associated
with casting bronze, aluminum and pewter.
Experienced students will be allowed to
pursue more independent projects and
advance their skills at their own pace. The
“traditional” or plaster investment method
will be the main focus of the course, but
resin bonded sand methods may also be
taught. Wax working, plaster working,
metal grinding, welding and patination
are among the processes that students will
explore. Safety issues will be taught and
emphasized. Casting materials are
purchased per project.
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STONE CARVING BEGINNING/
INTERMEDIATE
Susan Lyman
Skill level: All
Beginner students, this class is for you!
Using hand tools and working small in
limestone, beginning students will be
introduced to the carving process. Basic
3 D design will be discussed as it applies
to individual projects. Intermediate
students will hone their understanding
of the reductive process and sculptural
design and be introduced to power tools.
Most tools provided. First time students
will be given a block of limestone for
their project. Returning students will
be required to purchase their own stone.
Instructor will provide supply list.
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* This is the first of a four-part series which will include Powercarving, Texturizing & Woodburning and Painting, taught by Laurie J. McNeil.
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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 everyone. We will assist you
in the creative process, helping you to
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. First time
students will be given a block of limestone
for their project. Returning students will
be required to purchase their own stone.
Instructor will provide supply list.
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THE ARTIST EXPERIENCE
Heidi Hoy
Skill level: I, AD
NEW!
This class has an emphasis on fostering our
creative community of bronze sculptors.
It will facilitate the exchange of information, inspiration and opinions while we
share the studio. Several other professional
artists in the area will be invited to visit
for an evening to share their experiences
and growth as artists. Each participant will
receive a class critique if desired. Students
must have taken at least two bronze casting
classes at the Art Center and understand
how to invest their pieces independently.
C88414
(7 sessions) 6:15 - 9:15 p.m.
INTRO TO METAL FOR
SCAREDY CATS
BEGINNING WELDING:
GARDEN RABBIT
NEW!
Interested in metal
but freaked out by
the idea of torches,
sparks and flames?
This class was designed for you. In this half
day workshop, you will learn to safely light
a gas torch and practice welding pieces
of metal together. By the end of the class,
you will no longer flinch at the thought
of entering a sculpture studio and will
have made a small decorative object. All
materials included. Judd Nelson has been
teaching teens to weld in the Sculpture
Studio for more than two years. A patient
and calm teacher, he will help you get past
your scaredy cat tendencies.
This workshop is an opportunity to learn
the art of welding metal while making a
cute bunny rabbit. This project will teach
you to work safely with gas fueled torches
to assemble pre cut metal elements. During
the morning, we will learn to shape and
assemble our projects. In the afternoon
we will learn how to light torches and join
pieces of metal together. Project will be
attached to a stake for garden display. All
materials included. Judd Nelson has been
teaching teens to weld in the Sculpture Studio for more than two years. A patient
and calm teacher, he also teaches the
beginning level workshop “Intro to Metal
for Scaredy Cats.”
C846W14 Friday, January 10
(1 session) 9 a.m. - Noon
C848W14 Friday, January 17
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Judd Nelson
Skill level: B
NEW!
C847W14 Wednesday, January 15
workshops for adults
ASIAN BRUSH PAINTING
WORKSHOP SERIES NEW!
David R. Smith
Skill level: All
Take the mystery out of this ancient art
form by learning the basic strokes while
developing an elegant painting on rice
paper. Students will gain confidence in
loading the brush with multiple colors and
ink as they create balanced compositions
with one stroke simplicity. Learning Asian
brush painting techniques and compositional
considerations will enhance your skills and
add a new dimension to your paintings.
Request a material list from the Registrar.
Bamboo
There will be demonstrations on a variety
of subjects, but bamboo will be the main
lesson for this workshop.
C485W14 Tuesday, January 7
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Camellia
This workshop will review previously
learned stroke techniques and concepts
and will focus on the floral study of the
camellia. Through demonstrations and
step-by-step guided practice, students will
learn the skills necessary to paint not only
camellias, but just about any flower. Come
to this workshop with dreams of spring
florals and leave with a masterpiece.
HAND PAINTING ON SILK
Constance J. Saunders
Skill level: All
NEW!
C488W14 Thursday, February 6
Silk is a luxurious and sturdy fabric for
painting. In this class we will stretch
white crepe silk onto canvas frames and
experiment with how paint application
affects color interactions and absorption.
When dry, the silk will be ironed to set the
paint, rinsed to soften the silk and ironed
again. The instructor will show various
uses for your painted silk such as note
cards, framed pictures, abstract designs,
quilts, ornaments or your own original
product. All materials included.
Peony
This workshop will review previously
learned stroke techniques and concepts,
but will focus on the floral study of the
peony. Through demonstrations and step
by step guided practice, students will learn
the skills necessary to paint not only the
peony, but just about any flower.
C764W14 Tuesday, January 14
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
C765W14 Tuesday, February 11
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Judd Nelson
Skill level: B
BEGINNING WELDING:
GARDEN ROSE
NEW!
Judd Nelson
Skill level: B
the art of welding metal while making a
fun three blossom rose sprig. This project
will teach you to work safely with gas
fueled torches to assemble pre cut metal
elements. During the morning, we will
learn to shape and assemble our projects.
In the afternoon, we will learn how to light
torches and join pieces of metal together.
Project will be attached to a stake for
garden display. All materials included.
Judd Nelson has been teaching teens to
weld in the Sculpture Studio for more than
two years. A patient and calm teacher, he
also teaches the beginning level workshop
“Intro to Metal for Scaredy Cats.”
C849W14 Wednesday, January 22
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
C482W14 Wednesday, February 19
Orchid
There will be demonstrations on a variety
of subjects, but the orchid will be the main
lesson for this workshop.
C487W14 Monday, January 20
(1 session) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Asian Brush Painting is an exciting addition! This is a peony painting by David R. Smith.
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PRIMITIVE RUG HOOK:
SHEEP OR SNOWMAN
Annie Kennedy
Skill level: All
workshops for teens
NEW!
AWESOME ACCESSORIES
the art of primitive rug hooking while
making a fun 3 D sheep or snowman.
Primitive rug hooking is an art which
employs a simple hook and wide strips
of wool. With the hook in one hand above
the foundation material and the strip of
wool held beneath in the other hand, the
hook is used to pull up loops from the
strip. When repeated many times, the
loops close together and form the surface
of a rug or in the case of this workshop,
a 3 D sheep or snowman. In the first class
we will hook the piece and in the second
class we will assemble it. You will pick your
own colors for the sheep and design your
own face and hat for the snowman.
All materials included.
Stephanie Frey
Skill level: All
DO OR DYE PROJECT
Stephanie Frey
Skill level: All
Do you love to accessorize? Do you love
to wear things that no one else has? Then
this is the class for you. Using contemporary
fashion trends as inspiration, students will
design and create awesome accessories
from traditional and non traditional fashion
materials. Explore fashion trends in this
creative class. The focus of this workshop
is on hair accessories and/or jewelry.
C245W14 Saturday, January 4
Abbey Kleinert
Skill level: All
NEW!
Natural pigments are rich and luminous
and can often be found in your backyard.
This workshop will explore using plants
and vegetables for paper decoration. By
incorporating resists, masks, natural dyes
and printmaking techniques, you will leave
with a collection of beautifully colored
and patterned papers for use in cards,
scrapbooking, journaling, bookmaking,
or as a background for drawing, painting,
or printing.
C738W14 Mondays, February 10 - 17
(2 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment limited to 14; ages 13 to 18
workshops for families
Intergenerational activities for children and adults to enjoy together.
(Children must be accompanied by an adult. Class prices are per person.)
FAMILY FUN WITH
FUSED GLASS
Krissy Catt
Skill level: All
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 5 to adult
(1 session) 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
NEW!
Diane Petron
Skill level: All
In this fun family class we will make our
own handmade ceramic snowman. Using
basic pinch and coil techniques we will
design, create and decorate a magnificent
snowman perfect for display. Because of
the bisque and glaze firing process projects
will need to be picked up 2 - 3 weeks after
the class date. Note: Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Do you love to accessorize? Do you love
to wear things that no one else has? Then
this is the class for you. Using contemporary
fashion trends as inspiration, students will
design and create awesome accessories from
traditional and non traditional fashion
materials. Explore fashion trends in this
creative class. The focus of this workshop
is on creating your own beautiful scarves.
C737W14 Mondays, January 27 - February 3
(2 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CERAMIC SNOWMAN
AWESOME ACCESSORIES
DIY SCARVES
Learn to play with glass safely! In this class
we will explore the basics of glass fusing:
cutting, shaping, and layering glass.
We will also play with decorative
embellishments such as stringers, noodles
and frit. Noodles?! Sign up to learn more!
Participants may create one or more of the
following projects: suncatcher, mask or
square tile. Work independently or design a project together. Completed projects will
be fused (fired in a kiln) by the instructor
and will be ready for pick up in 2 to 3
weeks. Note: Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Enrollment limited to 14; ages 10 to adult
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ART PUBLISHING
Abbey Kleinert
Skill level: All
FUN WITH FUSED GLASS
Diane Petron
Skill level: All
NEW!
Learn to play with glass safely! In this class
we will explore the basics of glass fusing:
cutting, shaping and layering glass. We will
also play with decorative embellishments
such as stringers, noodles and frit. Noodles?!
Sign up to learn more! Participants may
create one or more of the following
projects: suncatcher, mask or square tile.
Experienced participants may expand their
skills by designing a more complex project.
At the end, completed projects will be
fused (fired in a kiln) by the instructor and
will be ready for pick up in 2 to 3 weeks.
C054W14 Saturday, February 1
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - Noon
NEW!
You will learn simple bookmaking
techniques using your own paper items or
some that we create in class. Make a special
keepsake book that can be used as a visual
journal, sketchbook, memory book or all of
the above. Note: Natural dyed papers from
the Do or Dye Paper workshop can be used
in this class.
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SCREENPRINTS:
NEW!
ART IN THE MOMENT
Abbey Kleinert
Skill level: All
Abstract Expressionists of the 1940s, like
Jackson Pollock, often used movement of
the body as inspiration for their artwork.
In this workshop you will create large scale
screenprints spontaneously and intuitively,
focusing on personal expression through
color, texture and the process of layering,
printing and pattern making.
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - Noon
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A DAY OF ANIME/MANGA +
COMIC ARTS
Eric Suardi
Skill level: All
PROJECTS IN PAINTING
Ruth Mason
Skill level: All
NEW!
NEW!
This class will feature different ways of
handling paint and subject matter. We
will learn from the artists who changed the
way we see the world. Students will have
a chance to try their hand at a variety of
painting techniques from famous artists. Techniques in Surrealism, Abstract
Expressionism, new portraiture, stencil
art and more will be covered. This is a fun
and energetic class.
Are you interested in the genre of Anime,
Manga, or Comics? Or perhaps you prefer
comics in general. In this class students will work with a local comic artist on
developing and refining their Anime/
Manga or Comic drawing skills. This is a
great introductory workshop to Anime and
Manga. No previous drawing experience
necessary. Just an open mind and a desire
to learn!
Eric Suardi’s Anime/Manga class
was so popular in Summer Arts
Camp, we’re offering it as a
workshop and series class.
C19814
(8 sessions) 1:30 - 3 p.m.
TWEEN DRAWING
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: All
Learning to draw is learning to see!
Develop basic drawing skills, line quality,
surface texture and shading techniques will
all be covered. Personal expression will be
emphasized. Bring a 14 x 17 inch sketchbook,
2B drawing pencils and a pink pearl eraser
to the first class.
children and teens
PAINTING BASICS
Ruth Mason
Skill level: All
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 on
wet 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.
FEATHERS, FINS
AND FUR
NEW!
Geneviève Chamberland
Skill level: All
C47714
(8 sessions) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ANIME/MANGA +
COMIC ARTS
Eric Suardi
Skill level: All
Are you interested in the genre of Anime,
Manga or Comics? Or perhaps you prefer
comics in general. In this class students will work with a local comic artist on
developing and refining their Anime/Manga
or Comic drawing skills. We will look at
various drawing styles, practice character
and concept development, composition,
drawing and even inking or coloring if
desired. No previous drawing experience
necessary. Just an open mind and a desire
to learn!
C13214
TEEN WELDING
Judd Nelson
Skill level: All
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 are
all welcome. Please see welding dress code on sculpture page.
C15014
In this class, students can really use their
creativity to make elaborate creatures using
clay, feathers, fake furs and acrylic fins. The
result will be a uniquely original animal
inspired by those found in the sea, on the
land and in the air. From fashioning the
base to creating and assembling the parts,
students will have fun learning the elements
of sculpture and use a wide variety of
media.
NEW!
C19714
(8 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
YOUTH DRAWING
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: All
Learning to draw is learning to see! Develop
basic drawing skills – line quality, surface
texture and shading techniques will all
be covered. Personal expression will be
emphasized. Bring a 14 x 17 inch sketchbook,
2B drawing pencils and a pink pearl eraser
to the first class.
C47314
(8 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
C13714
Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, Feb. 8, 15
(4 sessions) 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
MULTI MEDIA EXPO
Ruth Mason
Skill level: All
This class will feature a different medium
each week. We will make 2 D paintings,
collages, 3 D sculptures and relief print
making projects. Students will take home
an exciting new project each class. This
is a great way to sample different kinds of art. Students will also learn about an artist
and style each time we meet. Dress for
mess as we explore techniques and have fun in the studio.
C12114
(8 sessions) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
party!
Art Birthday Parties (ages 5 - 12)
Plan a two-hour party that includes a hands-on art experience
with one of our artist-instructors (75 min.) followed by time for
cake and presents (45 min.). Each child creates and takes home
a one-of-a-kind piece of art and happy, creative memories!
Many fun art party themes to choose from!
THE ART CENTER PROVIDES:
The Artist-Instructor, materials, an activity plan and supervision for the art
experience portion.
YOU PROVIDE:
Birthday child and guests dressed for a mess, plus cake, refreshments,
decorations and supervision for the cake and presents portion.
RESERVATIONS AND QUESTIONS:
Contact the Children & Youth Program Director
952.473.7361, x. 26 / minnetonkaarts.org/birthdays
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Winter Artist-Instructor Bios
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 big business and
consulting career. For the past 10 years, he has
become a full-time visual artist with an emphasis
in photography and ceramics.
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 20 years. Traudi has also
been a workshop presenter at the annual Minnesota
Weaving Federation and schools around the country.
Robert Bowman is a ceramics artist with
a Studio Art degree from St. Olaf College. In
addition to teaching clay classes, he is the Exhibits
Director and Retail Manager for the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts.
Jerry Calengor has worked as a gallery owner
and studio painter for more than 40 years. His
award-winning 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.
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 five-feet tall) are on display in the
Galleria Art Resources Galleries and at
International Market Square.
Geneviève Chamberland, a native of Québec,
Canada, obtained her B.F.A. from the University of
Minnesota with an emphasis in Ceramics. Her clay
journey was vastly influenced by a research project
at the iconic porcelain manufacturer “Sèvres-Citée
de la Céramique” in Paris. Juxtaposition of different
mediums is exciting to Geneviève as she amplifies
materials’ properties to enhance contrasts and
create more complex visual conversations.
Michele Combs’ painting evolution has resulted
in a distinctive, impressionist style. She trained at
the Minnesota River School of Fine Art and has
continued her education by participating in workshops with nationally recognized artists. Michele
may often be found about our beautiful region,
painting en plein air, or in her Northrup King
Studio. Her art can be found in private and corporate
collections. Michele has a B.S. in occupational
therapy from the University of Minnesota.
time at the Walker Art Center.
Terry Genesen Becker has been teaching
watercolor for 30 years at various sites including
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the
Minnesota Museum of Art School and the Grand
Marais Art Colony. With a B.F.A. from the University of Minnesota, she has been honored
by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America
and Watercolor USA, and has been featured in
Watercolor magazine. Her paintings are regularly
shown in national juried exhibitions and museum
collections including the Minnesota Museum of
American Art, Springfield Art Museum and the
Muskegon Museum of Art.
Heidi Hoy is an accomplished sculptor who began
taking sculpture classes at the Minnetonka Center
for the Arts in 1988. With a B.A. in studio arts
from Hamline University, St. Paul, she has taught
sculpture at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
off and on for more than 10 years. Heidi’s
sculptures have been exhibited nationally and
commissioned for public installations.
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,
exhibits her work locally and internationally and
is very involved with The Village Gallery in
Lahaina, Hawaii.
Christopher Kelly is a studio artist and teacher
in glass blowing, fusing and equipment design
and building. He is owner of FK Art Glass and
previously worked as teaching assistant and studio
technician at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
glass department. He has exhibited nationally.
Annie Kennedy began her career with a B.A.
from Bethel College in Business. After exploring
drawing, painting, and other art forms, Annie
found her passion in rug hooking. She has been
“hooking” since 2000 and frequently exhibits her
rugs at Historic Sauder Village in Ohio. In addition to teaching, Annie has an online rug hooking
business, AJ Creatives.
Abbey Kleinert works as a printmaker, with
a focus on the natural world and using natural
materials and dyes. Since studying at the University
of Minnesota, she has completed fine art and
design projects with many Twin Cities artists,
non-profit organizations and students, while
also founding Recess Press in St. Paul. She has
exhibited in the U.S. and Brazil.
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
in New York City, she has been an instructor for
more than a decade, teaching college courses
as well as classes for small children to seniors.
Sarah Lechner was the 2011 Barbara Lund Artist
Award recipient. With a depth of knowledge, passion
and intuition for art, her medium is sculpture
though she has studied painting, movie-making,
photographic portraits and more at the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts. Previously, she studied for
many years at the Art Students’ League in New
York City.
Nicola Demonte specializes in using visual
arts in healing. With a masters degree in clinical
psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago
and a masters in liberal arts from Harvard
University, Cambridge, Mass., Nicola has worked
in art therapy with people with memory loss or
brain injuries and teens with eating disorders.
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 owner of Steve Leeman
Company, Decorative Arts since 1974.
Stephanie Frey is an illustrator and teaching
artist who completed her B.F.A at the College of
Visual Arts in St. Paul. She has been working with
the Minnetonka Center for the Arts for more than
two years, as an Artist-Instructor for outreach
classes and art birthday parties. She enjoys drawing,
collage and painting. Stephanie has also worked
at the Bloomington Arts Center and volunteered
Susan Lyman worked as an art director in major
advertising agencies and has been involved in the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts for the past 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 earned a B.A. in Studio art, sociology and
anthropology from the University of Minnesota.
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Lee Marquardt owns and operates Marquardt
Jewelers, specializing in custom jewelry and
repair. He graduated from Minneapolis
Community & Technical College’s program for
jewelry manufacture and repair in 1986. He has
been a full-time goldsmith for more than 27 years.
He previously taught at Minnetonka Center for the
Arts for 10 years.
Ruth Mason holds a B.F.A. from Minneapolis
College of Art and Design and has also studied
theatre arts at Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis.
She worked in film and television production for
15 years as producer, writer, camera and audio
technician. She has created many large-scale
public works and loves public art making: murals,
films, sculptures and spontaneous artworks. Ruth
teaches youth series classes, Summer Arts Camp
and adults with disabilities and at-risk youth
through Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ outreach
program.
Laurie J. McNeil has been carving wildfowl
sculpture in wood since 1985, consistently
receiving top honors at national and international
championships. Laurie’s work has been published
in many trade publications and she’s held leadership
roles in both the Vikings Woodcarving Club and
Minnesota Decoy & Wildfowl Carving Association
and is a lifetime member of the International
Wildfowl Carving Association. Collectors across
the country own her sculptures.
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
and his work is widely collected.
Judd Nelson has been creating welded and
forged animal sculptures since he was 17 and
completed his formal art 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.
Kelli Nelson is a Minneapolis-based painter
and mixed media artist creating images that rest
precariously on the threshold between figuration
and abstraction. With a B.F.A. from the University
of North Dakota and M.F.A. from the Minneapolis
College of Art and Design, Kelli brings a depth of
knowledge and fervent regard to students’ personal
needs, interests and individuality to her teaching.
Carey Netherton, teaching artist and Sculpture
Studio Manager, earned a B.A. in three-dimensional
studio art and philosophy from Eastern Illinois
University and a M.F.A. in sculpture from
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. As a
fine art foundry technician and supervisor at the
Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture
in Mercerville, New Jersey, Carey worked with
sculpture greats Kiki Smith, Charles Ray and on
posthumous works by George Segal. His awardwinning work has been widely exhibited and is
part of many private collections.
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.
Donna Rice has been working with glass for
more than 30 years. With a B.F.A. in glass and
metal from Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh,
she’s been a glass blower, cold worker, lamp
worker and carver before discovering a technical
passion for the art of glass casting, a method she’s
been progressively advancing for fifteen years.
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 at Circa Gallery in Minneapolis
and Thomas Masters Gallery in Chicago.
Constance Saunders is a fiber artist who
began her art as a child designing her own clothes,
later learning free-form machine embroidery and
creating Fiber Impressions, an entire image sewn in
thread from a photograph. In Florence, Italy, she
learned to paint silk. Constance has exhibited her
work throughout the Twin Cities and beyond.
Alan Shefland began his artist’s journey young,
shooting and developing 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 and later teacher at the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts where he has often exhibited
his photography.
David R. Smith enjoys the challenge of working
with watercolors and has studied the art extensively
in the U.S. and China. He exhibits nationally,
earning recognition regionally and nationally
(including top honors with the Minnesota Watercolor
Society). As a certified and experienced teacher,
David works with all ages and is currently teaching
students with special needs in the Eden Prairie
schools.
Eric Suardi is a professional graphic designer
who has been teaching Anime/Manga and Comic
Art classes for two years. He received his B.F.A.
from the University of Minnesota-Duluth,
specializing in digital and traditional media. With
a passion for working with others, he has proudly
shared his diverse knowledge to children and
adults all over Minnesota.
Foster Willey, Jr. received his B.F.A. from
Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.,
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 instructor with the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts for more than ten years.
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 Registry of
Minnesota (the WARM). Her work is found in
many corporate and private collections.
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.
Lee Persell is the Ceramics Studio Manager for
the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. She exhibits
in shows and galleries throughout the Midwest.
She has extensive experience in ceramics and
design consulting, and has taught at the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts for more than 15 years.
If ACF (Art Center Faculty) is noted in the
class schedule on pages 8-9, it means that
when the catalog went to press an instructor
had not yet been assigned. Please call the
Registrar at 952.473.7361, x. 16, or check
the website 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 at
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.
cost per session for beginners is about $35. Firing fees are
calculated by dimension. Firing fees can be paid as needed
at the front desk.
Tuition Assistance applications are available at the front desk or
online at www.minnetonkaarts.org/about. 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.
least two weeks before class start.
Register in the way that is most convenient for you:
• Complete the Registration Form below and mail it to
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive,
Wayzata, MN 55391.
• 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.)
• Fax or email completed registration form to 952.473.7363
or [email protected].
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 $50, and can be
purchased at the time of registration immediately applying
the benefits to that registration.
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
or 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.
Materials
Materials fees and model fees not included in tuition must
be paid with class registration.
Early Registration
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.
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.
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.
New Students
Photography students should bring their own camera (manual
35mm or digital). For traditional black and white photography
classes, students should bring film and photo paper.
(ALL) All Skill Levels: the class is open to students
of all levels.
Non-member students who have never previously taken
a class at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts qualify for
a 10 percent discount on their first class. This is a one-time
Ceramics students supply their own tools and clay (which may
be purchased in the Art Center shop). The average materials
[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.
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Art Center Building Hours
Monday, Friday
Tuesday - Thursday
Saturdays Sundays closed
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.*
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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* Open evenings when p.m. classes are running.
The building is closed these days in 2013-2014:
Nov 28 / Dec 24 - Jan 1** / May 26 / July 4 / Aug 21 - Sept 1
** Phone lines will be open December 26 - 28 and 30 - 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
to take class registrations.
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
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.
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 special (and 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.
Art Center Café Hours
Monday - Friday
Saturdays (Nov. 16 - Dec. 21)
Sundays (Dec. 1 - 22) 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.
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Noon - 4 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/
Winter 2014
Arts of the Holidays Grand Opening, Nov. 14, 6 - 9 p.m.
Your holiday shopping supports the arts! Open through Dec. 23 / PAGE 2
Escape to the Art Center this winter
Come for color and art then stay for lunch in the Art Center Café
Beat the winter blahs by making art! Class descriptions / PAGES 10-17
The natural light and warm community of our studios will make your day
Everyone is welcome at the Art Center!
Classes / Exhibits / Gift Shop / Art Center Café
A student in Ruth Mason’s Outreach art class created
this painting. The class was offered through partners
eQuality or Choices, Inc. which provide services for
adults with disabilities. (See Outreach story, p. 5)

visually speaking - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

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