SpriNG 2015 - White Bear Center for the Arts

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SpriNG 2015 - White Bear Center for the Arts
CLASS CATALOG
spring 2015
march - may
Serving the Greater Northeast Metro Area
Ford Family Gallery Exhibits
BOARD of DIRECTORS
GALLERY HOURS: Chair
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM.
Call 651.407.0597 for additional hours.
Mary Gove
Vice Chair
Invitational Art Sale/Exhibition
Mary Levins
March 13-March 26
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
This art sale/exhibition will feature 13 artists and a variety of artwork for sale.
Extended Gallery Hours for the Sale will be on Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15,
10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Featured artists include Sylvia Benson, Allen Christian, Robert Donsker, Dirk DuBois,
Lisa Fertig, Leslie Granbeck, Emily Gray Koehler, Lynnea Schwieters, Adama Sow,
Cathy Weyerhaeuser, Susan Zavadil, and Frank Zeller.
Treasurer
Patricia Berger
Secretary
Nor Olson
Ex-Officio Director
Dan Wachtler
Members
Donna Bruhl
Leonardo Castro
Kim Ford
Kevin Hart
Cindy Ihlenfeld
Jeff Schreier
Karl Sevig
Steve Wolgamot
Karen April Wong
Malia Yang-Xiong
Emeritus Directors
Susan Zavaldi
Sue Ahlcrona
Robert Cuerden
Roberta Johnson
Neil Johnston
Kraig Thayer Rasmussen
STAFF
Executive Director
Suzi Hudson
Education Director
Dirk DuBois
Frank Zeller
Danielle Cézanne
Development Coordinator
Andrew Vollbrecht
Program Assistant
Anne Dillon
Receptionist
Laura Knecht
Building Maintenance Manager
Dave Borglund
Emily Gray Koehler
Teaching Artist
Kyle Frederickson
Northern Lights 2015 - 41st Annual
April 13 – June 4
Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 PM
See page 32 for more information
WBCA’s Mission
To provide a gateway to diverse arts experiences.
• Educating new and established artists •
• Cultivating the understanding of art in its many forms •
• Celebrating the joys of art •
Cover: Pastel by Christopher Copeland
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.
This activity is funded, in part, by
the arts and cultural heritage fund
as appropriated by the Minnesota
State Legislature with money
from the Legacy Amendment vote
of the people of Minnesota on
November 4, 2008.
WELCOME TO YOUR ART CENTER!
Dear Friends:
INSIDE
2014 was a year of growth and transition for your Art Center.
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VISITING ARTISTS
In July, we celebrated one year in the new building and we are
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FREE PROGRAMMING
offerings by 32% to 873 and class registrations are up by 48%
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SUMi-e
to 5,070. In the past 12 months, close to 10,000 visitors attended
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FIELD TRIPS
more than in any other quarter in our history. Clearly our
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watercolor
community is taking advantage of its beautiful new regional Arts
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oil
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acrylic
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all MEDIUMS
and enthusiasm to meet the operational, financial, and organizational challenges presented by
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printmaking
our growth. Together, the staff and Board have continued to focus on educating and nurturing
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WOOD
Our motto is “Do Art.” We hope everyone in our community feels welcome at their new Art Center
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ENCAUSTIC
and comfortable with pursuing an artistic experience.
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PASTELS
Special thanks to outgoing Board Members Bob Cuerden, Jan Gillen, Alan Kantrud, and Kraig
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drawing
Rasmussen. They have all been great contributors over the past six years and integral to our growth
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Sevig, and Steve Wolgamot. Their previous experience and background will no doubt be invaluable.
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artist development
I am confident they will provide tremendous energy and new insight.
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COOKING
The future looks bright. The potential for your Art Center is unlimited, but it needs your continued
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WRITING
support. Although we earn 50% of our income, we depend on donations, grants, and sponsorships
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CALLIGRAPHY
starting to settle in. Compared to 2013, we increased class
Dan Wachtler
Outgoing
Board Chair
classes and exhibitions. This past fall WBCA offered 212 classes,
Center and the opportunities it presents. Indeed, memberships are up 30% compared to a year ago.
Our staff, lead by Executive Director Suzi Hudson, has worked very hard to provide interesting
and stimulating classes and programs. Likewise, our Board of Directors has responded with vigor
artists, cultivating an appreciation of the Arts, and celebrating the joy of Art in its many forms.
and success. Also, welcome to our new Board Members Kim Ford, Kevin Hart, Cindy Ihlenfeld, Karl
for the other 50%. Needless to say, our budget has increased significantly since moving into the
new building. Without your financial support, it will be difficult to make budget and continue
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offering all the wonderful classes and programs. So please be generous.
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It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Board Chair this past year. I look forward to working
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with new Board Chair Mary Gove and our Board in 2015.
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basketry
24 yoga
Dan Wachtler
Outgoing Board Chair
24 dance
25 labyrinth
25 clay
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Artists’ Choice, Inc. • Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP • Bremer Bank
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet • Heraeus Medical Components
High Point Creative • Kathy & Lisa Madore, Edina Realty
Mercedes-Benz of Maplewood • NewStudio Architecture
Porsche of St. Paul • Split Rock Studios • Trade Press, Inc.
Washington Square Bar & Grill • White Bear Eye Clinic
28 kids / family
30 preschool
30 teens & tweens
32 CALL FOR ENTRIES
32 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
33 Membership/Registration
Visiting Artists
Underwear for Your
Pastels: Dry and
Wet
Jean Ranstrom
Jean Ranstrom
visiting artists
Clay Lecture and
Demonstration
Watermedia
Portraiture
This workshop will kick off with a free lecture and
slide presentation of images that trace 45 years
of pottery making. This in-depth talk encompasses
early inspiration from Warren MacKenzie and
Bernard Leach, the wood firing years in the 1980s,
and the current influence of art deco architecture
discovered in New Zealand in 1991. And yes, there
will be slides (thanks to parents who NEVER throw
anything away made by their children) of pots
made in Ceramics 101 at Bemidji State University
in 1965!
Portraits can be most enjoyable if one knows a few
drawing and painting basics, and is not mentally
set on trying to compete with others in one’s
group. These classes will emphasize individuality.
The instructor will encourage students to compare
their work ONLY with the last, best piece that
they have done themselves. Then students can
continue to improve and develop in their own,
unique fashion. The instructor’s medium is
transparent watercolor. All other watermedia users
are welcome. The emphasis of the class will be on
drawing skills, color selection, and design. There
will be many demonstrations and everyone will be
encouraged to model for short poses. During these
classes, students will be drawing and locating facial
features, choosing color, designing a portrait, and
discovering hints to finding a likeness. Students
should also bring photos to class to work from.
Jeff Oestreich
The main focus of the Saturday workshop will
be on the making of forms that relate to the
drinking and serving of tea and other foods. A
majority of these wheel-thrown pieces will be
altered employing a variety of techniques, such
as faceting, cut and join, darting, and ribbing.
Surrounding the work will be discussions on
surface treatment and soda-firing methods as
well as issues relating to what is involved in being
a self-sustaining potter in modern times. Of equal
importance is how to maintain a sense of humor
in the changing 21st century!
Free Lecture
Class ID: 3B01
Date/Time: Friday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 PM
Tuition: FREE with Registration
Nels Femrite
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1B07
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 5 Wednesdays, May 13-June 10,
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
$225 Member/$281 Non-Member
Adults, Advanced Beginners to Advanced
This class will focus on underpainting before
beginning to paint with pastel and a wetting
agent such as water or rubbing alcohol. Students
should bring a photo reference to work from. All
subjects are welcome, but the instructor would
suggest staying away from portraits. There will be
two demos, one in the morning, and one in the
afternoon. The morning demo will feature the kind
of underpainting that would normally be used and
the afternoon demo will feature “Drip and Run!”,
a fun deviation from the usual. Bring a lunch.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2B01
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $75 Member/$94 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Advanced Beginner to Advanced
•••
Oil: Inside to
Outside, Thin to
Thick, Dark to Light
Jean Ranstrom
This workshop will pique students’ interest in
expanding the skills needed to improve their oil
paintings, no matter what style they work in —
inside to outside, thin to thick, dark to light. The
instructor guarantees a knowledge- and fun-filled
two days! Wherever students are in their painting
skills, this class will give them a new way of
thinking. Bring a lunch.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2B02
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Wednesday & Thursday, May 20 & 21,
9:00 AM-3:30 PM
$150 Member/$188 Non-Member
Adults, Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Jean Ranstrom is a national award winning artist
in oil and pastel and Ann Tristani’s teacher/mentor.
She co-owned and operated Avalon Arts in White
Bear Lake for 13 years. She is currently the
owner/operator of Jean Ranstrom Studio and
Gallery in Alexandria, MN. She continues to teach
workshops and classes in her gallery and the
surrounding area.
Demonstration
Class ID: 3B02
Date/Time: Saturday, April 11, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
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incorporate into art. This workshop will explore
the linen-like texture of burlap by cutting it up
to sculpt trees or abstract shapes. These shapes
will then be applied onto canvas with a medium
and overlaid with plaster and acrylic. Ripped
raw canvas will also be attached to weave on
the substrate and build up geometric forms. This
tactile, raised surface creates a textile look and
adds dimension. Students will work on large
canvas to create bold and beautiful works. Both
applications will inspire endless possibilities
to explore new subject matter.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C00
Date/Time: Tuesday-Friday, May 5-8, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $396 Member/$495 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
Calvin deRuyter
Skies: fluffy, billowy, stormy, angry, peaceful,
dramatic. Making the sky a focal point of a
painting can pull and envelope the viewer into
the composition. And, even if the sky is not the
focal point of the painting, it should not be a
distraction either. For two days, this workshop
with Calvin deRuyter will focus only on skies in
the watercolor medium. Students will play with
shapes, colors, and flow to make skies fluid and
to give them the importance they deserve in
landscape paintings. Unleash the exploring spirit
and the fun that skies can have! See the range
of skies Calvin works with at his website
www.CalsPortfolio.net. The instructor will
have some optional materials for sale.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C00
Date/Time: Thursday & Friday, May 28 & 29,
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $197 Member/$246 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
Layers: Oil & Cold
Wax Workshop
visiting artists
Burlap and Beyond Watercolor
Kathleen Hope
Unleashed: Skies
Burlap is a great surface to paint on or to
James Edward Scherbarth
In this 3-day workshop, participants will learn
the process of building abstractions by means
of layering and utilizing cold wax medium, tube
oils, pigment sticks, powdered pigments, and a
variety of implements. Students will explore new
ways to create textures, color fields, and mark
making. Utilizing various tools and techniques
students will “push the limits” of their mediums
and welcome the surprises along the way,
deciding what works and what does not. This
workshop is well suited for those who have had
some prior painting experience and who enjoy
the sharing, flexibility, and happenstance of a
group environment! The workshop focuses on the
process itself, not necessarily a finished painting
– on the possibilities of that process and how it
can be incorporated in individual artistic practice.
Once comfortable with the basic techniques,
the class will start to look at form and content,
deliberate and accidental mark making, starting
points, titling of work, and working in series,
all within the discussion of process/passion/
purpose. Technique demonstrations combined
with student experimentation, group discussions,
and printed resources make this a liberating
experience which will enhance students’
appreciation for the content and meaning
within abstraction.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C03
Calvin deRuyter
Date/Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 1, 2 & 3,
Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM,
Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuition: $295 Member/$369 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced
Nels Femrite
Kathleen Hope
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free programming
WATERCOLOR
/
sumi-e / field trips
Sumi-e
Sumi-e: Painting
from the Heart
Susan Frame
Got the March blues? Brush them away while
learning to paint a variety of luscious orchids using
ink, watercolor, rice paper, and bamboo brushes.
Refine skills in a non-intimidating, fun environment.
Emphasis is on expressive painting from the heart,
learning new techniques, and developing
a personal style. Open to beginning through
advanced artists. Bring a lunch.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C05
Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels
Free
Programming
All About
Golden Acrylics
Bonnie Cutts
Throughout this two-hour presentation,
participants will hear tons of information about
a variety of Golden acrylics and the inherent
possibilities of acrylic materials. Extensive
information about acrylic paints, gels, and mediums
is presented, including OPEN and High Flow acrylics.
OPEN is designed to stay wet longer than other
acrylic paints, allowing for more control over drying time, and High Flow is highly pigmented and
ink-like in consistency. Learn about Digital Mixed
Media grounds, materials that push the versatility
of acrylics even further by mixing up printmaking,
photography, and painting. See how acrylic paints
and gels mix together, as well as several examples
of materials in a variety of applications. Learn
to extend paint to save money and how to mix
gels with paints to create gorgeous textures and
surfaces to paint on. See examples of QoR, Golden’s
new watercolor paint, and some luscious colors
of Willamsburg Oils. Open to all levels of painting
experience. Information packets and free samples
provided for all attending.
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Spring into Sumi-e
Susan Frame
Spring is here! Get into the spirit of the season
by learning to paint spring flowers using ink,
watercolor, rice paper, and bamboo brushes.
Refine skills in a non-intimidating, fun environment.
Emphasis is on expressive painting from the heart,
learning new techniques, and developing
a personal style. Open to beginning through
advanced artists. Bring a lunch.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C06
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels
Susan Frame is the author of Japanese Ink Painting
and A Beginner’s Art Guide-Sumi-e.
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Foci Glass
Discovery Field Trip
Craig Campbell
Meet a group from WBCA at Foci Minnesota Center
for Glass Arts for an exciting “field trip!” Work with
a professional glass instructor to make a globe
sculpture, heart sculpture, or tumbler. This hands-on
experience is designed to provide participants with
an exciting introduction to working with molten
glass. This is the perfect activity for the curious, the
adventurous, and the romantic. Finished projects
can be picked up from WBCA one week after the
class. Students must register at least 2 weeks
in advance for this class.
Class ID: 4C00
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $85 Member/$106 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond
Location: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
•••
Travel - Best of Italy
Visit the art-filled country of Italy with people from
your community. WBCA is partnering with White
Bear Lake Community Services to offer this trip
through Premier Travel. This very special 9-day trip
features Rome, Tuscany, and 4 nights in Florence.
Start in Rome and Assisi where the Basilica of St.
Francis is located. Next, travel to Lucca and Pisa to
visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In Florence, enjoy
a city tour and visit the Academy Gallery, Giotto’s
Belltower and Baptistery, as well as the Piazza Della
Signoria. On the final day, attend the Rome City Tour
and see the Treasures of the Vatican Museum, the
Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Coliseum, the
Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, and much more!
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for the full itinerary
and more info.
Class ID: 2C04
Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 1:00-3:00 PM
Tuition: FREE with registration
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
field trips
Susan Frame
Start Date: Tuesday, November 3
Price: $3,245 per person double occupancy – includes
airfare and hotels, 10 meals, a Tour Director,
baggage handling, and more.
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watercolor
Intermediate
to Advanced
Watercolor
Frank Zeller
This class alternates between formal lessons and
independent work. When appropriate, each lesson
includes a handout describing the steps and colors
needed to finish the work. Critiques are given
every Thursday morning for completed works.
Demonstrations are presented following the
methods described in a handout, prior to
independent work. Students must register
at least 2 weeks in advance for this class.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C01
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 3-24, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member
Class ID: 1C02
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member
Class ID: 1C03
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 31-April 28, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $99 Member/$124 Non-Member
Class ID: 1C04
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $99 Member/$124 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced
* Sign up for two classes and save!
$173 Member/$218 Non-Member
Catherine Hearding
watercolor
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Light and Shadow
in Watercolor
Catherine Hearding
Learn how to paint light-filled watercolors,
focusing on basic concepts of value, intensity,
and color temperature. Students will learn about
shadows and reflected light, including color
selections and paint application.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list
Class ID: 1C08
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 23-April 20, 6:30-9:00 PM
Class ID: 1C09
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, April 27-June 1, 6:30-9:00 PM
No class May 25
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond
Basic Color Theory:
Take the Fear Out
of Color
Still Life: Making
Ordinary Objects
Extraordinary
This watercolor class will focus on how to mix
clean, vibrant color. Concepts of color value,
intensity and temperature, color mixing, and application of color will be explored. Move past the
basics of color theory, explore structured color
schemes, and strengthen color knowledge. This
class will introduce students to strategies that will
help them to use color with confidence and create
paintings that have more visual impact.
Using still life as the genre, this watercolor course
will focus on concepts of composition, value and
shape patterns, creating movement in the painting,
color selection, modeling of objects, and painting
shadows. Students will paint from studio set-ups,
which they will create, as they learn how to make
an interesting painting from everyday objects.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list
Class ID: 1C11
Catherine Hearding
Class ID: 1C10
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 6 Wednesdays, March 25-April 29,
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
$135 Member/$169 Non-Member
Adults, All Levels
Catherine Hearding
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, May 6-June 3, 12:30-3:00 PM
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond
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watercolor
watercolor
Animal Anatomy:
Effortless, StressFree Creativity
Deborah Voyda Rogers
Participants in this class will gain an understanding
of how horses and other animals are put
together, giving a solid foundation for constructing
animals in paintings and drawings. Class time
will be spent drawing equine and other animal
skeletons and the major muscle groups. A simple,
easy-to-understand approach to the skeletal and
muscle structures will be covered. No memorizing
required. Some tracing will be used to commit
the details of each object to memory. By
expanding knowledge of muscle definition,
animal renderings will become more faithful
to the natural beauty of all animals. Time will
also be dedicated to discovering the classical
approach of portraying animals by copying the
masters. Water-soluble inks, graphite, and Conte
crayon will be the mediums for this class. All
levels are welcome in this stress-free class.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C12
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
No class March 10
Beginning
Watercolor
Loose & Free
Watercolor
Come and explore the wonder of watercolor by
learning the fundamentals and techniques of this
exciting medium. Basic class lessons will help
students feel comfortable as they discover their
journey using watercolors. Students can pay the
instructor an optional material fee of $1 if they
wish to keep the lesson plans.
Learn to use watercolor in fun and exciting ways!
This motivating class is good for artists with some
experience and for artists who are continuing to
develop their own style. This class is designed to
create a sound foundation from which to build,
with lesson plans to help learn more about values,
color, and applying design and technique principles
to paintings. Demonstrations will help guide the
process. Gain confidence and have fun while
learning watercolor painting.
Lisa Fertig
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or
notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s
supplies for $8 per week.
Lisa Fertig
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C14
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 2-16, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Class ID: 1C15
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 13-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Class ID: 1C16
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 4-18, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Material Fee: $8 per week payable to instructor or use
supply list
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$194 Member/$245 Non-Member
Class ID: 1C17
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 2-16, 1:00-3:30 PM
Class ID: 1C18
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 13-27, 1:00-3:30 PM
Class ID: 1C19
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 4-18, 1:00-3:30 PM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$194 Member/$245 Non-Member
Class ID: 1C13
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
Become a Member
Support
Your Art Center
See page 33
for details
Lisa Fertig
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watercolor /
oil
watercolor
Painting a Winter
Landscape in
Watercolor
Lisa Fertig
Paint a beautiful landscape. Learn to use watercolor
in fun and exciting ways! This motivating class is
great for beginners with watercolor experience as
well as artists who are continuing to develop their
personal style.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 1C20
Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 9:00-11:30 AM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Experienced Beginner,
Intermediate
Mary Jo Van Dell
oil
•••
Introduction
to Watercolor
Sylvia Benson
Finding success in working with watercolor
includes learning the basics. The instructor will
describe in detail the materials used in watercolor
paintings and how the water and pigment work
together on the paper. The class also involves
learning brush techniques, mixing colors, graying
colors or knocking down the intensity, methods
for producing textures, doing value studies, and
discussing what makes a good composition.
Students will use a viewfinder to choose an eyecatching composition that can be painted in
a larger abstract version, illustrating high, medium,
and low key value. Finally, we will find inspiration
in the labyrinth outside where we’ll create
a watercolor mandala. Curious? Join us to
experience, enjoy, and relax while learning.
Class ID: 1C21
Date/Time: 2 Fridays, April 17 & 24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Beginning Oil:
Painting a
Landscape
Step-by-Step
Andrew Stafford
As a class, students will proceed through all phases
of a landscape painting from the drawing to the
lay-in, glazes, and final highlights. The instructor
will demonstrate each phase in a step-by-step
manner that includes individual help. Class will
begin with a pencil drawing and a burnt umber
lay-in. On the first week of class the instructor will
discuss different brands of paints and different
whites and get a general consensus on the classes’
feelings about some palettes and the pros and cons
of each.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C05
Class ID: 1C22
Date/Time: 2 Saturdays, April 18 & 25, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member
Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens, Beginner
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM
Studio Landscape
Painting with
Mike Rada
Mike Rada
Whether one is just getting started or has painted
for many years, this class has much to offer. Students
will work from their own studies, sketches, drawings,
or photos and will learn what it takes to create a
successful painting from start to finish. Mike will
show examples of his work and give demos, short
lectures, and lots of positive encouragement while
students work on their own projects and style. The
information provided applies to all mediums, so
students may work in oils, acrylics, or pastels. Class
is limited to 10 students. Students cannot miss the
first day of class, as Mike will be giving important
lectures and demos. No supplies are needed the
first day of class, except paper and pen to take notes.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C08
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 6:30-9:00 PM
Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, March 18-April 15,
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Class ID: 2C07
Class ID: 2C09
Class ID: 2C06
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 30-May 28, 6:30-9:00 PM
No class May 14
Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, April 29-May 27,
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
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$260 Member/$329 Non-Member
Tuition: $150 Member/$188 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
* Sign up for both classes and save!
$290 Member/$366 Non-Member
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oil
oil
Becoming an
Artist: A Class
to Inspire Oil or
Acrylic Painters
Mary Jo Van Dell
Many classes teach how to paint. This instructor
coaches students on becoming artists. In this
class, each participant will work individually and
receive instruction and encouragement to
enhance and develop personal skills and style.
Confidence will set in as students realize their
own potential. This is a class for the student
wishing to go beyond the fundamentals of
painting and into a deeper realm of creativity.
Students may bring a blank canvas with
something in mind to work on, or a piece
already in progress. Experience with painting
is a prerequisite for this class.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C10
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class ID: 2C11
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class ID: 2C12
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class ID: 2C13
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class ID: 2C14
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class ID: 2C15
A Painter’s
Journey: Creating
with Water
Miscible or
Traditional Oils
Dianne Ginsberg
This class is designed to be an ongoing, weekly
studio painting class for working with either
traditional or water miscible oil paints. The
instructor welcomes beginners who have always
wanted to try oils, intermediate students who
wish to build on their skills, and returning
students. Her approach to guiding and
encouraging each of her students individually
builds confidence and enjoyment of the painting
process, and creates a community of painters.
Classes include demonstrations and lots of tips
for everyone. Students will first paint a still life,
then progress by choosing their own subjects,
using photos or set-ups to guide them.
Note: Students choosing to work with water
miscible oils will purchase a complete supply
kit from the instructor on the first day of class.
Students who wish to work in traditional oils
can find a supply list on the website. Returning
students should bring the supplies they
already have.
All students please bring: rags, a large
container for water and /or solvent, and a roll
of paper towels.
* Students working in traditional oils can visit www.
WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C16
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 1:00-3:00 PM
Tuition: $63 Member/$79 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced
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$363 Member/$459 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C17
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, April 7-May 5, 1:00-3:00 PM
Class ID: 2C18
Still Life/
Landscape
Painting in Oil
Christopher Copeland
This class will work from still-lifes or bring the
outdoors indoors. Working from sketches and
plein air work, students will complete paintings,
mixing color to achieve form, value, and color
harmony in the landscape. Students will gain
the confidence needed to complete a painting
quickly and accurately.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C19
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 1:30-4:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C20
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C21
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 1:30-4:00 PM
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C22
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C23
Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 1:30-4:00 PM
No class May 14
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C24
Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PM
No class May 14
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, 18+, Intermediate to Advanced
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$261 Member/$329 Non-Member
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, May 12-June 9, 1:00-3:00 PM
Tuition: $101 Member/$126 Non-Member
Material Fee: $70 payable to instructor
(if working with water miscible oils)
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
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$293 Member/$268 Non-Member
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acrylic
Exploring
Landscapes
with Acrylic
Charlotte Schuld
Explore and enjoy painting a landscape while
increasing skills in composition and acrylic painting
techniques. Students will learn how to paint a
landscape by finding the basic landlines and large
shapes that lead to the creation of a complex
finished painting through guided step-by-step
practice. Students desiring to work independently
on a landscape of their own choice will have that
option also. Class will cover techniques to paint
the great variety of moods and textures found in
nature, as well as brush work that is important to
know for landscape art and color mixing important
for landscapes.
Charlotte Schuld
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C25
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 9-23, 6:00-9:00 PM
acrylic
Class ID: 2C26
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 13-27, 6:00-9:00 PM
Tuition: $81 Member/$101 Non-Member
Material fee: $7 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Advanced Beginner
to Intermediate
•••
Acrylic Painting
from Still Lifes
Thomas E. Stewart
The instructor will offer a straightforward approach
to painting “what you see”. Students will learn the
basics of design, drawing, and painting from a
still life. Different acrylic painting techniques will
be explored to achieve a variety of visual effects.
Students will receive individual instruction based
on their painting experience. This class can also be
used as an introduction to the Mural Painting class.
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Mural Painting
Thomas E. Stewart
In this “large” learning experience, students will
collaborate to design and paint a large mural
in acrylics. Students will learn the standard
methods of transforming a small sketch to a
life-size acrylic mural painting. The finished project
will be exhibited locally.
Class ID: 2C28
Date/Time: 5 Saturdays, May 2-June 6, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
No class May 23
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner
to Advanced
Tom Stewart currently works as a professional
mural painter. He has murals located throughout
the country. Tom has a background in science and
art and paints many natural science murals.
Inspired by
Impressionists
Lisa Fertig
The characteristics of Impressionist painting
include relatively small, thin, yet visible brush
strokes, with emphasis on accurate depiction of
light in its changing qualities (often accentuating
the effects of the passage of time), and ordinary
subject matter. Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” will
be the inspiration for the first class in March.
“The Red Vineyard” by Vincent van Gogh will be
the inspiration for the April class. The third class
in May will focus on Claude Monet’s “Impression,
Sunrise.” Using acrylic pigments, students will learn
to paint these beautiful works of art, add their
own style, and capture the impressionistic period.
No experience necessary. Students are welcome to
bring snacks and drinks to this class. $12 material
fee includes a 16 x 20 canvas and all materials.
Monet
Class ID: 2C27
Class ID: 2C29
Date/Time: 4 Saturdays, March 28-April 25,
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
No class April 4
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner
to Advanced
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, 6:00-9:00 PM
Van Gogh
Class ID: 2C30
Date/Time: Thursday, April 23, 6:00-9:00 PM
Monet
Class ID: 2C31
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00-9:00 PM
Thomas E. Stewart
Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member
Material Fee: $12 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults 21+, All Levels
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acrylic
WATERCOLOR
acrylic
Acrylic Abstract/
Collage
Transfers and
Acrylic Collage
Using the elements and principles of design, students
in this class will create a piece of nonobjective art
that is totally reliant on the elements of art as
subject. Basic foundations will help everyone along
with the process of layering paint on the paper.
Learn a variety of techniques for transferring
images (drawings or photos) onto acrylic
materials and how to work them into paintings
and collages for fun, expressive personal
statements. Step-by- step instructions for
creating gel ‘skins’ will be presented, and students
will make some skins of their own. See what
interesting effects can be achieved when directly
transferring images onto the surface of artwork
using acrylic materials. Work with prepared skins
and create a whimsical portrait filled with texture
and vibrant color by applying multiple layers
of paints and gels. Attention to composition,
balance, and creating the collage image will be
covered, as well as clear explanations about the
acrylic materials provided for the class. All levels
of painting experience are welcome.
Bring to class: Two 9” x 12” canvases, synthetic
paintbrushes, palette knife, palette for paint,
water container, rags, two 8” x 10” high contrast
laser copies of drawings or photos, scissors,
permanent marker, stencils if you have them, and
a bag lunch.
Lisa Fertig
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or
notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s
supplies for $15.
Class ID: 2C32
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor or use supply list
Age/Level: Adults 18+, Beginner, Intermediate
•••
Introduction
to Acrylics
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Have fun learning the basics of painting with
acrylics on canvas. Enjoy making beautiful brush
strokes with this versatile medium. No experience
necessary. Pay the instructor for all supplies.
Class ID: 2C33
Date/Time: 2 Mondays, April 6 & 13, 12:45-3:00 PM
Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
Bonnie Cutts
Class ID: 2C35
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $80 Member/$100 Non-Member
Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
Acrylic Marathon
Bonnie Cutts
Interested in learning as much as possible
about the most versatile of all paint materials?
Spend three days working with different acrylic
paint formulas, gels, and mediums, and become
familiar with fascinating new techniques. Apply
gorgeous grounds, use gels and mediums in
a variety of applications, pour paint, make skins,
and make art! Clear explanations of all materials
will be presented for future reference. Join
Bonnie for three days of an information overloaded, fun-filled workshop. Open to all levels of
experience.
Bring to class: Favorite synthetic paintbrushes
in a variety of sizes, palette knives, palette for
paint, rags or paper towels, water container, three
9” x 12” or 11” x 14” gessoed canvases to work
on, plastic sheet protectors or plastic sheeting
stretched over cardboard, masking tape, Sharpie
marker, scissors, photos or drawings to reference
for subject matter, 2 pieces of raw (not primed)
canvas at least 11” x 14”, a piece of plywood at
least 16” x 20” (be sure it is larger than your raw
canvas), a drawing pad and pencils, and a bag
lunch.
Class ID: 2C36
Date/Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 10, 11 & 12,
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $240 Member/$300 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
•••
Acrylic Workshop:
Paint like Monet
using the right side
of the brain!
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Paint like Monet... using the right side of the brain!
Reproducing one of Monet’s many beautiful
paintings by turning it upside down forces artists
to paint what they SEE instead of what their brain
knows. This class will paint Monet’s beautiful
impressionistic paintings using acrylics on canvas.
No experience necessary. Pay the instructor for
all supplies.
Class ID: 2C34
Date/Time: 2 Mondays, May 11 & 18, 12:45-3:00 PM
Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
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Lisa Fertig
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Fast, Loose,
and Fun
Bonnie Cutts
Come and paint the day away in a fun, fast,
loose way. Paint with bold, big brushstrokes using
brushes loaded with lots of paint. Using a variety
of familiar everyday objects for subject matter,
students will create little paintings filled with color
and packed with emotion. The focus will be on
capturing larger shapes, not details. Students will
be encouraged to work quickly with as few brush
strokes as possible or swiftly apply paint with a
palette knife. Have fun using paint mixed with gels
to create thick, textural paintings filled with energy.
Class will warm up with quick drawings to define
shapes and forms of the objects that will be
painted. Participants will finish several small
paintings during the class. All levels of painting
experience are welcome.
Bring to class: At least 4 large synthetic brushes flats and filberts at least 1”, eight 8” x 10” surfaces
to paint on-canvas, canvas boards, or gessoed
masonite boards, drawing paper and pencils,
palette knives, palette for paint, water container,
rags, and a bag lunch.
Class ID: 2C37
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $80 Member/$100 Non-Member
Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
acrylic /
all mediums
acrylic
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
all mediums
Create a Custom
Art Class
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Create a custom class and enjoy a creative, lively
day or evening of art, laughter, and friendships.
Absolutely no artistic ability required for fun with
a group of friends. Learn how easy it is to paint
with acrylics, pastels, or watercolors. Bring favorite
drinks and appetizers to spice up the class! Gather
a group and call the office to set up dates. There
is a 6 person minimum for a custom class.
Class ID: 2C38
Date/Time: Pick a date, 3 hours
Tuition: $30 Member/$38 Non-Member per person
Material Fee: $15 per person payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, 21+, All Levels
•••
Create Beautiful
Art Cards!
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Students will create a variety of art cards using
mixed media… watercolors, handmade papers,
acrylics, stencils, inks, and so much more. The
instructor will provide all the supplies. Discover
what the creative heart has to say!
Class ID: 2C39
Date/Time: Monday, March 2, 12:45-3:00 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
Painting with Paper
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Draw with scissors just like Henri Matisse,
experiencing the joyful side of life! Henri Matisse
was the master of “paper cut-out” artwork. He
used simple forms and pure, vivid colors to create
beautiful collage artwork. Students will have fun
creating a similar collage in Matisse’s style.
Class ID: 2C40
Date/Time: Monday, April 20, 12:45-3:00 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
•••
Soar! Mixed Media
Mentoring
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
This class is for those who would like to complete
a piece of art, an unfinished painting, pastel,
watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This
instructor will mentor and help students with
a new way of seeing their creative abilities, get
them started on a new piece of work, and inspire
them to press on and work in a series. Please bring
supplies and a project. The instructor will have
demonstrations each week for optional projects.
Class ID: 2C41
Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 2-30, 9:30-11:45 AM
No class March 9
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C42
Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 6-27, 9:30-11:45 AM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C43
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 4-18, 9:30-11:45 AM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$238 Member/$301 Non-Member
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printmaking /
wood /
WATERCOLOR
encaustic
printmaking
Encaustic
Introduction
to Printing with
Everyday
Objects
Painting with
Encaustic
Sylvia Benson
Marianne Schulze
This class will print using everyday objects
found around the house to make beautiful
patterns for paintings, cards, wrapping
paper, and collage. Students will learn how
to make their own printing tools including
rollers and objects mounted on heavy
Styrofoam.
Please register at least one week in
advance for this class.
Kim Bakken-Parr
wood
Class ID: 2C44
Date/Time: Friday, May 15, 1:00-3:30 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
Kolrosing: Incising
into Wood
Kim Bakken-Parr
Scholarships
are available!
Please call
651.407.0597 for
more information.
Kolrosing is an old Scandinavian tradition dating
back to Viking times and was most often used to
decorate objects such as spoons, small bowls or
boxes, cups, etc. A specially designed knife is used
to cut fine lines into wood. Traditionally, coal was
rubbed into these incised lines to enhance the
design, now finely ground coffee is used instead.
On day one of this class, students will become
familiar with the kolrosing knife and working with
and against the grain of the wood. Practice coasters
will be made. Students can then start tracing their
final project on a larger piece of basswood. Day
two will be spent on completing the final project
- a perfect piece to hang from any wall. Students
can bring their own line design or use one of those
provided by the teacher. Designs are not limited to
only traditional patterns. Be creative! All tools and
materials are provided for this class. Please bring
magnification if needed for this close hand work.
Class ID: 4C19
Date/Time: Monday & Wednesday, March 23 & 25,
1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
Join in on a new endeavor of working with hot
beeswax which contains a resin as a hardening
agent and pigments of many colors. It is called
encaustic, an ancient art form dating back to the
Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns and
has gained popularity since the 90s. This medium
is exciting because of its flexibility and versatility.
Wax can be moved with a hot air gun, textured
with tools, imbedded with beautiful paper, and
turned into a collage. Step-by-step instruction
and individual attention will help students develop
their painting in this wonderful medium. Students
with previous instruction may attend any class and
work on a project of their own choosing. Classes
are limited to 6 students; sign up early!
Encaustic Trees
Class ID: 2C45
Date/Time: Friday, May 1, 12:30-3:30 PM
Encaustic Poppy Collage
Class ID: 2C46
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Encaustic Apples, Pears, and Peppers
Class ID: 2C47
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 1:00-4:00 PM
Encaustic Poppy Collage
Class ID: 2C48
Date/Time: Friday, May 15, 12:30-3:30 PM
Encaustic Trees
Class ID: 2C49
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Encaustic Apples, Pears, and Peppers
Class ID: 2C50
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate
Sylvia Benson
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pastels
The Eclectic Pastel
Experience
Mike Judy
This one-day workshop with artist Mike Judy is
intended to have students “experience” different
applications of pastel. As a group, the class will
construct 3 still lifes and then capture them using
3 different pastel techniques – loose, relaxed, and
tight. The instructor will offer helpful suggestions
about color, composition, shape, and texture. This
will be all achieved using hard and soft pastels on
paper. At the end of the day, the entire class will
gather to have a fun, non-judgmental critique.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C51
Date/Time: Sunday, April 26, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Tuition: $36 Members/$45 Non-Members
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
Christopher Copeland
PASTELS
•••
Pastel Landscape
Workshop
Cynthia Kath
The focus of this workshop is to help students find,
trust, and enrich their own artistic voice through
the wonderful medium of pastels. The class will
look at techniques to learn how value, composition,
style, and color turn into great works of art.
Students should bring whatever pastels they
already have, if any, and a notebook. Cynthia will
supply a variety of papers and a variety of hard
and soft pastels. The instructor will teach how to
create sanded paper and how to under-paint for
pastel paintings. Students should feel free to bring
some of their own photographs, especially those
that have personal meaning. It is best to work from
photos that have strong contrast, both darks and
lights. Hint: usually landscapes start from about
30-40 feet in front of the viewer. $15 material fee
covers paper, Golden Pastel Ground, neutral Acrylic
paint and water soluble pastels. The instructor will
provide some images as well. Students can look
forward to Cynthia sharing her knowledge so they
may discover the luminosity of this pure pigment
and capture the spirit of pastels.
Class ID: 2C52
Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, Saturday
10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Material fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Experienced Beginner,
Intermediate
Intermediate Pastel
Christopher Copeland
This indoor class will explore how to add
color, depth, and vibrancy to pastel paintings by
experimenting with various techniques using a
variety of surfaces and textures. Focus will be on
composition, light, and color value with individual
attention and class demonstrations.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C53
Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 4-25, 1:30-4:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C54
Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, April 1-29, 1:30-4:00 PM
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, 18+, Intermediate to Advanced
Intermediate Plein
Air with Pastels
or Oil
Christopher Copeland
This class will explore the many creative possibilities
of painting outdoors using oils or pastels. Emphasis
from the instructor will be working from life with
focus on composition, light, and color value with
individual attention and class demonstrations.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C55
Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, May 6-27, 1:30-4:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, 18+, Intermediate to Advanced
•••
Introduction to
Chalk Pastels
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
People who like fresh, pure, vivid colors will open
their artistic world to new possibilities and creative
insights by working with pastels. Students will
learn about the materials and tools, explore basic
pastel techniques, and learn to combine pastels
with other mixed media. Each week will be filled
with demonstrations and experimentation.
Class ID: 2C56
Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, April 14-28, 9:30-11:45 AM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner
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drawing
James Nutt
DRAWING
Gestural Drawing
Mike Reed
An effective drawing somehow “feels” right
because contrast, contour, elasticity, structure, size,
line quality, texture, and descriptive detail work
together to create a sense of drama, form, and
movement. These characteristic elements are all
components of “gesture,” and learning to recognize
and manipulate the underlying gesture of objects
is essential to effectively rendering everything
from dynamic figures, flowing drapery, and delicate
organic forms, to exaggerated cartoons, graphic
design, and lively abstracts. Some people seem
to have an innate grasp of gesture and how to
express it through drawing. Those with less native
understanding often dismiss themselves as lacking
talent, but the ability to recognize and use gesture
to create effective drawings can be acquired by
instruction, observation, and practice. Learning to
see and interpret gesture is an ongoing process
for all artists, and this class is designed to benefit
artists of all experience levels.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C57
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C58
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C59
Directed Life
Drawing
Mike Reed
Acquiring life drawing skills takes time and
practice, but proficiency is achieved more quickly
with some instruction. An instructor can even help
artists who already have considerable experience
in life drawing see the figure with a fresh eye. This
class will focus on shorter poses that explore the
structure and gesture of the figure. Model fee is
included in tuition.
* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.
Class ID: 2C60
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 1:15-4:15 PM
Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C61
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 1:15-4:15 PM
Tuition: $185 Member/$231 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C62
Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 1:15-4:15 PM
No class May 14
Tuition: $111 Member/$139 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults 18+, All Levels
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Drawing on the
Right Side of the
Brain
Suzanne Starks
Some people have always wanted to learn how to
draw but have been scared because they lack an
artistic background or believe one needs to have
“inborn talent.” This unique, two-part series will
put those fears to rest, using an acclaimed workbook with drawing exercises that have proven to be
highly effective. Students will learn to access the
right side of the brain, which is where non-verbal
and creative abilities are concentrated. This series
is designed to teach complete novices how to
draw and those who already draw to deepen their
artistic perception. They will learn the foundation
of drawing, “seeing” as an artist sees. Students will
be challenged by exercises both in and outside of
class, and their efforts will be rewarded with the
gratification of being able to draw better than they
would have ever guessed. Handouts outlining the
material, a workbook tailored to the subject, and
individual critiques will help everyone accomplish
their goal of drawing better. Please register at
least a week in advance for this class. Please let
the office know if you already have the workbook.
Students cannot miss the first week of class.
Bring to class: Small pencil sharpener and
12” ruler.
Class ID: 2C63
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 2-30, 6:00-8:30 PM
Age/Level: Adults 18+, All Levels
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$341 Member/$429 Non-Member
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, April 13-May 11, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
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Class ID: 2C64
Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Material Fee: $29.50 payable to instructor for Drawing on
the Right Side of the Brain Workbook, class notes,
viewfinder, graphite stick, erasable felt-tip marker,
white latex eraser , #2 pencil with white eraser,
and 4B drawing pencil. Optional materials will be
available for purchase in class.
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
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Suzanne Starks
Continue to engage the right side of the brain
and learn how to draw more effectively in this
intermediate/advanced drawing class. Students
will draw an “after” room interior and an “after”
self-portrait (the “before” pictures will have been
drawn in the Level I class) and will be amazed at
their level of competency.
Bring supplies from beginning class: “Drawing
on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook”, view
finder, graphite stick, erasable felt-tip marker,
white plastic eraser, #2 pencil, 4B drawing pencil,
12” ruler, and small pencil sharpener.
Class ID: 2C65
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 2-30, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Class ID: 2C66
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, April 13-May 11, 6:00-8:30 PM
Sketching
Buildings
Portrait Drawing
Julie Erickson
James Nutt
This class is for those who want to get better at
sketching buildings and the spaces they create.
Although a straight line may occasionally be
used, this is certainly not a drafting class. The
intent of this class is to learn how to quickly
read a building’s story, define its basic shapes,
and then sketch that story using scale,
proportion, texture, shadow, and basic perspective.
This informal class will begin with some group
instruction and then sketching exercises with
one-on-one advice. Exercises will include how to
draw building detail, buildings as backdrop, and
will briefly cover drawing interior rooms. James
Nutt is a local architect and urban sketching
instructor. In previous urban sketching classes,
enough questions on buildings have consistently
surfaced to make this a great indoor class for the
colder months. Never look at buildings the same
way again.
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Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member
Material Fee: $7.70 payable to instructor for class notes,
kneaded eraser, and tortillion.
Age/Level: Experienced Beginner and Beyond
Prerequisite: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain I
Class ID: 2C69
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 3:00-5:00 PM
Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member
Class ID: 2C70
•••
Introduction to
Colored Pencils
drawing
Drawing on the
Right Side of the
Brain II
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 3:00-5:00 PM
Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Discover the basics of colored pencils! Students
will learn about the papers and basic tools used,
and create a beautiful landscape or skyscape using the tonal layering technique.
Class ID: 2C67
Date/Time: 2 Mondays, April 27 & May 4, 12:45-3:00 PM
Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
•••
Capturing the emotion, expression, and/or
personality of someone is the biggest challenge
and biggest reward of portrait drawing.
Students will draw a portrait from start to
finish, from a photo provided by the instructor.
Different styles of portrait drawing will
demonstrated, along with different shading
methods and tips/techniques for achieving
realism of the features of the face and clothing.
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Class ID: 2C71
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 10-31, 6:30-8:30 PM
Class ID: 2C72
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner, Intermediate
•••
Drawing from
the Paper Up
Julie Erickson
This class is for those who have a desire to draw
but have had little or no prior drawing instruction,
as well as those who have held back from signing up for beginning drawing classes, fearing
it may be assumed that the ‘basics’ are already
known. This is a true introductory drawing class,
and it will be assumed that students have not
had much, if any, prior drawing instruction. The
atmosphere will be light and fun and no ‘natural
ability’ is required, so come and discover the joys
of drawing. After completing this class, students
will have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to
draw on their own and sign up for other drawing
classes. Students will learn the differences in and
uses of various pencils, pencil strokes, papers,
erasers, shading and measuring tools, how to lay
out a drawing, as well as some bonus advanced
tips and techniques. Students will be drawing
from photos provided by the instructor.
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Keys to Drawing
Class ID: 2C73
Susan Hartzell Vannelli
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 13+, Beginner
Students will have fun learning the key elements
of drawing or improving their drawing skills in
order to make better paintings.
Class ID: 2C68
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 16-30, 12:45-3:00 PM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
James Nutt
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photography
David Parker
photography
Improving
Photographic Skills
Beginning
iPhoneography
This course will be an open discussion and critique
of photographic skills and technology. Join Robert
and David, along with an invited professional
photographer, for a session of critique and review
of their compositions. Time permitting, there will
be an opportunity to do a photo walkabout at
the art center and a critique of those images. Be
prepared to complete assignments for following
sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring
a selection of up to 5 images (digital or prints),
which will be reviewed by the instructors and
class members in an open critique. Please email
questions and/or requests to the instructors at
[email protected] and [email protected].
This class is for those who enjoy taking pictures
with their iPhone and wish they knew how to
use it in a creative way. Whether on vacation, at
a family reunion, or day-to-day snapshots, the
iPhone can be a powerful companion to capture
interesting images. In this class students will be
“iPhoneographers” and explore the potential of
the smartphone. The class will explore topics
such as exposure, composition, the importance of
resolution, applications, and various ways to share
and store images. Class will be a mixture of short
lectures, assignments, and lots of time for making
and talking about iPhoneography.
Robert Cuerden & David Parker
Lars Samuelsson
Lars Samuelsson
Class ID: 5C14
Class ID: 5C11
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 3, 7:00-9:00 PM
Class ID: 5C12
Date/Time: 2 Mondays, May 11 & 18, 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner
Equipment: iPhone model 5 or earlier
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 7, 7:00-9:00 PM
Class ID: 5C13
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 5, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuition: FREE with registration
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
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artist
development
artist development
An Overview
for Finding and
Writing Successful
Grants
Kathy Blegen-Huntley
For those dreaming of getting a grant to support
their artwork, there is a process for gaining grant/
financial support and writing a successful grant
application. Join this workshop to learn the tools
needed to research, source, and write grants
specifically targeted to support the individual artist.
This instructor has been a professional fundraiser
and grant writer for the last 10 years, and will
show students where to locate local and national
grant opportunities, specific examples of what
grantees are looking for when evaluating grant
applications, and how to write a compelling grant.
This will be an informative workshop designed to
get students to write their first grant or improve
upon their grant writing skills. After registering,
students should e-mail Kathy a copy of the grant
they are working on, a past grant application, or
specific grants they are considering (email address
will be provided upon registration). This will allow
Kathy to review the grants prior to the workshop
and provide feedback. Working on actual grant
applications in the workshop and obtaining feedback
from the class is very helpful to the writing process.
Class ID: 5C15
Artist Discussion
and Critique
Neil Johnston
The Artist Discussion is a critique class designed for
the working artist, beginning artists, or people who
just enjoy art. Each session includes a structured
art critique of 2D/3D media art works and a
discussion of related art topics. We will discuss
5-6 works of art at each session. Everyone is
encouraged to bring art to be discussed, but it is
not required. Registration is required for this FREE
class. Registration does not guarantee the showing
of work. The popularity of these sessions has
necessitated a schedule for when work will be shown.
Class ID: 5C16
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24, 7:00-9:00 PM
Class ID: 5C17
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 7:00-9:00 PM
Class ID: 5C18
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 19, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuition: FREE with registration
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
Studio Coffee
Neil Johnston
Come to WBCA for coffee and discuss art, artists,
techniques, and trends. Free with registration. Stay
for open studio and make art.
Class ID: 5C19
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 11 Fridays, March 6-May 15,
9:30-10:30 AM
FREE with registration
Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced
•••
Open Studio:
Artist to Artist
No Instructor
Get to know other artists. Grow in knowledge,
support, and community by painting together in all
mediums. Artists work on their own projects with
their own supplies. No instruction will be provided;
this is an opportunity to paint with a group of
like-minded artists addicted to paint. Bringing of
snacks is encouraged. Registration is required to
attend this class.
Class ID: 2C74
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 11 Fridays, March 6-May 15,
10:30 AM-1:30 PM
FREE with registration
Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuition: $20 Member/$25 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
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cooking
Build a Portable
Brick Oven
David S. Cargo
cooking
Learn to Bake in a
Wood-Fired Oven
David S. Cargo
Join David S. Cargo to learn how to bake in a
wood-fired oven. Students will learn how to make
dough for flatbreads (including naan and pita)
and pizza, and how to fire-roast vegetables. All
of these foods will be baked on site in the Mary
& Peter Gove wood-fired oven. Students will leave
with knowledge of wood-fired ovens, the nature
of baking at different temperature ranges, several
recipes for a wood-fired oven, and practice baking
in one of these ovens.
Class ID: 4C20
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 1:30-5:00 PM
Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member
Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
Join award-winning baker David S. Cargo to
learn how to build a portable stacked-brick
oven. The oven is built from stacked bricks that
are not mortared together and can be moved
after the oven is built. Students will learn how
to build a small oven by themselves and go from
bare ground to cooking pizza in about 4 hours.
Class discussion covers some of the differences
between these portable brick ovens and more
familiar designs such as Alan Scott ovens, Forno
Bravo Pompeii ovens, and cob ovens such as
those made popular by Kiko Denzer. The class
covers siting the oven, preparing the ground for
the oven, and then the practical techniques for
construction. Every student gets a handout with
plans for three different sizes of ovens, their bills
of materials, and recipes for use with the oven.
The oven is built to demonstrate the techniques
used, and the plans that show how the ovens go
together will be read. While the fire is heating
the oven up, David demonstrates how to make
dough for pizza, bread, naan, and pita bread.
Later in the afternoon, the dough is formed into
the proper shapes for baking, and some dough is
formed for a loaf of bread. Finally, the pita bread,
naan, and pizzas are baked (and eaten) and then
the loaf of bread goes into the oven. Please bring
a lunch for an hour break at noon, plus hat,
gloves, note-taking materials and sturdy shoes
(in case of falling bricks).
Class ID: 4C21
Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuition: $75 Member/$94 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond
Paella Valenciana
Peggy Doran
The Paella is the pan used to cook this legendary dish, and Valenciana refers to the region of
Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean where
it originated. It is typically cooked outdoors in
the countryside on a dry wood fire. The paella
must be set at a suitable height to be surrounded
by flames during the first part of the cooking,
and the fire must be kept burning at the correct
strength. Generally, good paella depends not so
much on the quality of the ingredients as on
combining all the components in the correct
proportions. The five basic elements - oil, water,
rice, heat and cooking receptacle - need be balanced with an almost mathematical precision.
The experience and personal touch of whoever
is in charge of the cooking are also of utmost
importance. The preparation of a paella in the
countryside is a ritualistic, festive occasion which
can sometimes turn into a gastronomic debate!
The relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere is
punctuated with jokes and comments on the
progress of the food. The experience culminates
when the paella is deemed ready, removed from
the fire and carried to the table. Paella Valenciana
has Bomba rice, rabbit or pork, green beans,
chicken, snails, tomatoes, paprika, and saffron.
Peggy’s version of Paella Valenciana will use
seafood, pork, chicken, beans, chorizo, and
Bomba rice. That’s a mouthful! Bring an apron
to class.
Class ID: 4C23
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Monday, May 18, 6:30-8:30 PM
$60 Member/$75 Non-Member
Adults, 21+, All Levels
Margaux’s Table
•••
Bread Making
Peggy Doran
Peggy Doran from Margaux’s Table in downtown
White Bear Lake will teach students how to make
a classic slow rise French country loaf of bread as
well as a baguette and focaccia from one recipe.
Please bring an apron to class.
Class ID: 4C22
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 18
Monday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 PM
$50 Member/ $63 Non-Member
Adults, 21+, All Levels
Margaux’s Table
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Writing
Roundtable
Mary Jane LaVigne
Join with fellow writers to talk about craft, try
a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen,
and a writing sample of up to 500 words to read.
Bringing work is optional.
Class ID: 5C02
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 7:00-9:00 PM
Class ID: 5C03
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 7:00-9:00 PM
Class ID: 5C04
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuition: FREE with registration
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
•••
Literary Book
Club/Reading
as a Writer
Anne Schwab
An interactive book club style class with no prep,
no stress, no fuss, and no mess. Using selections read in class, participants will dig deep and
discover the who, what, when, where, why, and
how of each example. Learn how to analyze plot,
character, setting, voice, and more. Join the literary fun as classic and current tales of drama and
delight come to life.
Class ID: 5C05
Date/Time: Monday, March 2, 6:00-7:30 PM
Class ID: 5C06
Date/Time: Monday, April 6, 6:00-7:30 PM
Class ID: 5C07
Date/Time: Monday, May 4, 6:00-7:30 PM
Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$37 Member/$49 Non-Member
Defining and
Refining Your
Process
Alison Bergblom Johnson
“Should I write every day?” is a process question.
Process is about how words get on the page and
then how words are refined. The class will look at
the work of Julia Cameron (author of The Artist’s
Way) and Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing
Down the Bones). Students will also learn about
how successful writers have made their process
their own. Students will have the opportunity
to come up with a process mission statement
of their own, and will have a chance to begin
creating their own process and process journal.
Class ID: 5C08
Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member
Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Writers thinking about getting words
on the page
•••
Stealing from
Poetry’s Toolbox:
A Creative
Nonfiction Course
Alison Bergblom Johnson
Creative nonfiction is often described as
borrowing techniques from fiction for nonfiction.
Scene, plot, and character are all good examples
of these. This workshop will be about using poetic
techniques in nonfiction. Examples include voice
and image, though there are others. The class will
look at the creative nonfiction of a diverse set
of writers such as Mark Doty, Nick Flynn, Mary
McCarthy, and Joan Didion. From the readings
the class will mine examples of these techniques
used in the real world. Come prepared to write.
Class ID: 5C09
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member
Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Writers who tell or want to tell
true stories
writing
/ calligraphy
writing
Spring as Literary
Subject
Alison Bergblom Johnson
As April showers finally bring May flowers let’s
read spring literature. We’ll read from Rachel
Carson’s Silent Spring, from Ivan Sergeevich
Turgenev’s novel Spring Torrents and poems by
Juan Ramón Jiménez and Christina Rossetti.
Prepare for new beginnings.
Class ID: 5C10
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member
Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, All Writers and Readers
calligraphy
Beginning
Calligraphy
Pat Barrett
Learning calligraphy is similar to learning any art
form – it involves line, shape, space, movement,
texture, color, and self-expression. Also similarly,
there are rules and techniques meant to help make
the learning process easier. Come join us to learn
what those rules and techniques are and be on
the way to a lifetime of creativity. The focus of the
first class will be on an introduction to tools, supplies, terms, rules, and other basic steps
necessary to learn any calligraphic “hand”. The focus
of the following two classes will be on learning
the miniscule (lower case) letters of the Italic
hand. Students will leave this class understanding
the broad-edge pen, letter proportion, letter shapes,
slant, and stroke direction. The instructor will
discuss other supplies at the first class.
Please note: Students that have already learned
the basics of calligraphy yet desire to have more
guidance are welcome.
Class ID: 5C01
Date/Time: 3 Wednesdays, April 1-15, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $81 Member/$101 Non-Member
Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
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fiber
Jeanne Molamphy
fiber
Weave a Chunky
Plaid Accent Pillow
Felted Vases,
Vessels, and Bowls
Big yarns and a mega plaid design make this pillow
fast to warp and quick to weave. It can be woven
in an afternoon and is easy to sew together. Let’s
have some fun and spend time creating and sharing
great conversation with new and old friends.
Bring to class: 2 skeins of Bulky Acrylic Yarn
(350+ yards each -1 skein White or Natural and
1 skein of the color of choice) and a 12” x 12”
pillow form.
Learn the fascinating art of seamless 3-D wet felting! Using wool and a variety of natural fibers, felt
a small vessel to hold trinkets, chocolates,
or to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose bright
or natural colors, then “sculpt” the vessel into any
shape from organic to contemporary. It can even
be reversible. $20 material fee, payable to instructor,
includes all fibers and supplies.
Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, scissors, and
plastic bag to carry home wet items.
Optional: apron, lunch or snack.
Jeanne Molamphy
Class ID: 4C01
Date/Time: Monday & Friday, April 6 & 10, 12:30-4:30 PM
Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor for loom and tools
rental. Instructor will supply all other materials
and equipment needed to complete project.
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, Beginner and Beyond
Prerequisite: Students should have knowledge of sewing,
either by hand or machine
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Leslie Granbeck
Class ID: 4C02
Date/Time: Friday, March 13, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
Tuition: $41 Member/$51 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
Scarves to Dye For!
Leslie Granbeck
Explore two fascinating art forms: silk dyeing
and nuno felting. Dye silk scarves in the morning,
then design a beautiful nuno felted scarf in the
afternoon. With the dyed silk as a base, add soft
wool and other exotic fibers to the surface and
learn the magical technique to bond them into
a beautiful nuno felted scarf. $40 material fee
includes 3 silk scarves, all fibers and supplies.
Dress for mess!
Bring from home: Sharp scissors, 2-3 old hand
towels, 1 old bath towel, plastic bag to carry home
wet items, and a bag lunch.
Optional: apron.
Class ID: 4C03
Date/Time: Saturday, March 28, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Material Fee: $40 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
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Felted Wall
Hanging
Explore a variety of creative surface treatments
that will take felted designs to a new level.
Learn to add texture, color, and depth to projects
using inlays, resists, fine fabrics, and more. Add
3-dimensional components, images, pockets,
and other innovative surface designs. A variety
of samples will be made in class. Use samples
for design inspiration or combine them for
a striking piece of fiber art. Some wet felting
experience is helpful. $25 material fee includes
all fibers and supplies, and is payable to the
instructor.
Bring to first class: 2-3 hand towels, sharp
scissors, and a plastic bag to carry home
wet items.
Optional: apron.
Create a beautiful felted wall hanging with
colorful wool fibers and a little soapy water. Add
texture and depth to the felt with color and then
explore innovative surface designs including
cracks and craters. Some wet felting experience
is helpful. $30 material fee includes all fibers and
supplies.
Bring from home: A bag lunch, 2-3 hand
towels, 1 old bath towel, sharp scissors and
a plastic bag to carry home wet items.
Optional: apron.
Leslie Granbeck
Class ID: 4C04
Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 13-May 4, 12:30-4:30 PM
Tuition: $144 Member/$180 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
•••
Leslie Granbeck
Leslie Granbeck
Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers to
create a beautiful accessory perfect for spring.
Choose a color palette of beautifully dyed fibers
and then create any design from floral to
geometric to abstract. Without knitting or sewing, create a supple scarf using a little soapy
water and a unique felting technique. $25
material fee includes all fibers and supplies.
Bring from home: A bag lunch, scissors, 2-3
hand towels, 1 old bath towel, and a plastic bag
to carry home wet items.
Optional: apron.
Class ID: 4C05
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
Tuition: $41 Member/$51 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
Tressa Sularz
basketry
Class ID: 4C06
Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuition: $59 Member/$74 Non-Member
Material Fee: $30 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
•••
Spiral Stars
Beaded Cowl
Diane L. Augustin
Nuno Felted Scarf
for Spring
FIBER / basketry
Creative Surfaces
for Feltmakers
Experience the joy of knitting cowls and shawls
with luscious fingering weight yarn by following
this carefree design! It’s fun to incorporate seed
beads with this easy bead placement technique.
There are three versions of the pattern for this
simple yet elegant cowl. Each one will have
a different effect, though they are all the same
basic pattern. Versions 1 and 2 are inspired by
Fibonacci numbers. Version 3 is a simple bead
placement option. The finished cowl is
approximately 6” deep x 46” in circumference.
The instructor will provide stringing materials
and a variety of beads to choose from.
Twined Basketry
Tressa Sularz
In this class students will learn the basics of a
traditional basketry technique, twining. They will
explore whatever shape or design that they want.
Waxed linen and/or cotton are available for use.
Students will learn how to add beads, add a secondary
color, create basic designs, and a finish technique of
choice. A variety of colors are available to personalize
the basket. Please register for this class at least a week
in advance.
Bring from home: small sharp scissors.
Class ID: 4C08
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member
Material Fee: $18 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
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Class ID: 4C07
Date/Time: Monday, March 9, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member
Material fee: $9 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Advanced Beginner and Beyond
Prerequisite: Students must know how to knit and purl.
Diane L. Augustin
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jewelry
Fine Silver Necklaces Upcycled Jewelry:
Kim Bakken-Parr
out with the old,
In this class students will design and create
a beautiful fine silver necklace (99.9% silver).
in with the new
Kim Bakken-Parr
No sawing, hammering, or soldering is involved.
Students will start out designing their piece using
Polymer clay and a variety of texture sheets and
shape templates. Once the design has been
finalized, students begin working with Precious
Metal Clay. This clay contains silver particles, water,
and an organic binder. It has the consistency of
sticky Play-Doh. After drying in a dehydrator the
pieces are fired in a kiln. Finally the jewelry is
polished and a patina may be applied. Leave the
class with a finished piece of jewelry! Bring a lunch.
Class ID: 4C10
Date/Time: Monday, March 30, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member
Material Fee: $50 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
•••
Beaded Leather
Wrap Bracelet
Kim Bakken-Parr
Kim Bakken-Parr
jewelry
Byzantine Bracelet
with a Twist
Kim Bakken-Parr
This bracelet is a modern twist on a traditional
chain maille bracelet design. Each student will
start out with sterling silver jump rings and end
up with a custom bracelet. While the pattern
looks complicated, it is as simple as counting to
six, because the design is repeated after every six
jump rings. Pliers are provided, but students can
bring their own if they wish. Students will also
learn how to make jump rings at home. Those who
need magnification for this close hand work should
bring their own.
Learn how to make a beautiful wrap bracelet out
of beaded leather and semi-precious stones in one
day. Using leather cord, beading thread, 4mm semiprecious gemstones, and a button, this is possible.
Students will cut and measure the leather cord
and string the button. After securing the cord on a
clipboard, a bead is strung on the thread and sewn
around the leather cord. This process is
continued until the desired bracelet length
is reached. Please bring a bag lunch and
magnification if needed for this close hand work.
Class ID: 4C11
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM
Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
Jill Krongard
Learn the techniques of redesigning old jewelry
into gorgeous new pieces! Learn step-by-step
instructions on how to simply and effectively
redesign old jewelry into a one-of-a-kind piece!
Students will enjoy sharing creative ideas with
other attendees and go home with gorgeous
jewelry they designed and fabricated. The
instructor will supply the tools, beads, clasps, cords
or wire, crimps, and all the guidance for success.
Bring out-of-style or broken jewelry and turn it
into wonderful new creations. There will also be
additional tools and beads available for students
to purchase and use with their designs.
Class ID: 4C12
Date/Times: Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Material Fee: $10 payable to the instructor, additional beads
for sale
Age/Level: Adult, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
•••
Peyote Stitch Bead
Weaving: Czech
Glass Bracelet
Cheri Meyer
Learn and love the ancient technique of off loom
free form bead weaving where seed beads are
woven together using a needle, thread, and the
peyote stitch to create a bracelet with distinctive
patterns and textures. In this class students will
learn the peyote stitch weave and how to
incorporate colorful Czech glass beads into their
bracelet design, weaving and mixing complementary
colors to assemble a bracelet that will fit their
exact wrist size. The instructor will have 3 different
color combinations to choose from.
Bring from home: Scissors
Class ID: 4C13
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 13+, Beginner and Beyond
Class ID: 4C09
Date/Time: Friday, March 27, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member
Material Fee: $45 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
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Beginning Stained
Glass
Want to increase a fused glass collection, or just
need a unique serving bowl? In this class students
will learn glass fusing and slumping techniques
and create a 10.5” square shallow serving bowl.
Each student will create their design based on the
colors and types of glass they want to use. Students
can select from a variety of colors and forms such
as sheet glass, stringer, frit, confetti, and powder.
During the creation process, students will have the
opportunity to use glass saws and grinders. Glass
cutting experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Students will be called to pick up their pieces after
kiln firing is complete. All students should wear
long pants and close-toed shoes. Long hair needs
to be pulled back and put into a binder.
This introductory class will give students the opportunity to learn the copper-foil stained glass
technique. Students will first decide on the pattern
of their piece. Pattern sheets are available for use
or students can design their own. Glass is chosen
and the pieces are cut using glass cutters, grinders,
and saws. Once the pieces are cut and cleaned,
students will solder their pieces together and
attach copper rings for hanging. Students can
bring a special piece of glass they want to
incorporate into their design if desired. No previous
glass cutting experience is necessary. Students
should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Long
hair needs to be pulled back. All tools are provided,
just bring a bag lunch.
Class ID: 4C14
Class ID: 4C16
Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $63 Member/$79 Non-Member
Material Fee: $40 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, Saturday
10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Tuition: $81 Member/$101 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr
•••
Fused Glass Plate
Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr
Learn glass fusing and slumping techniques by
creating a 7” round plate. This is the perfect accompaniment to the fused glass serving bowl.
Glass safety and information about the different
types of glass and COE will be covered in class. Students can select from a variety of colors and forms
such as sheet glass, stringer, frit, confetti, and
powder. During the creation process, students will
have the opportunity to use glass saws and grinders. Glass cutting experience is helpful, but not
necessary. Students will be called to pick up their
pieces after kiln firing is complete. All students
should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long
hair needs to be pulled back and put into a binder.
If time allows, students may be able to make more
than one plate.
Class ID: 4C15
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member
Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
GLASS
Fused Glass Square
Serving Bowl
Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr
Kim Bakken-Parr
•••
Introduction to
Mosaics: Window
Mosaic
Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr
Learn the basics of making a mosaic in this
introductory class. After instruction on glass safety
and glass cutting techniques, students will be given
an 8” x 10” glass surface to design surrounded by
a zinc channel (border). Students should come with
a simple design in mind that they would like to
create. After glass pieces are cut they are glued to
a sheet of glass. The final step is grouting the piece
to enhance the look of the design. There will be
rings attached to the border so the finished mosaic
window can be hung. All tools are provided and
no previous glass cutting experience is required.
All students should wear long pants and close-toed
shoes. Long hair needs to be pulled back and put
into a binder.
Class ID: 4C17
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member
Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
Kim Bakken-Parr
glass
Mosaic Night Light
Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr
This is an easy mosaic project for the beginner and
a great way to spend an afternoon. Students should
come with a simple design in mind for their night
light. After pieces of glass are cut for the mosaic,
they are glued to a sheet of glass. Since heatactivated glue is used, there is no need to wait for
the glue to dry. The piece will then be grouted to
enhance the look. A night light will be attached to
the back of the mosaic piece using the same glue
that was used on the glass pieces. All students
should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long
hair needs to be pulled back and put into a binder.
Class ID: 4C18
Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 1:00-4:30 PM
Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member
Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels
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yoga / dance
Yoga: Meditation
in Motion
Shaila Cunningham
Learn yoga as “meditation in motion” without
the distractions of mirrors and music. Instructor
Shaila Cunningham (Kripalu/Yoga Alliance Cert.
2001) will provide lots of one-on-one coaching
and hands-on assisting so students can adapt
their practice to their body type, range of motion,
and fitness level. Reclaim health and wellbeing in
these comprehensive, 80-90 minute classes that
leave students feeling like they’ve had a work-out,
a massage, and a vacation! Participants in all
classes should be able to move from seated floor
to standing positions (not chair yoga). Missed
classes can be made up at other locations. Please
bring a mat and beach towel.
One-time trial rate (new students only): $10.
Enroll after class or be on your way!
Drop-ins: $18. Pay instructor directly and RSVP
to: [email protected].
Class ID: 9C01
YOGA
Date/Time: 13 Wednesdays, March 4-May 27,
12:15 PM-1:45 PM
Tuition: $195 Member/$244 Non-Member
Age/Level: Beginners & Active Seniors – those with chronic
illness, pain, or injury please email instructor
Location: North Oaks East Rec Bldg.
Class ID: 9C02
Date/Time: 12 Fridays, March 6-May 29, 8:40-10:00 AM
No class May 22
Tuition: $180 Member/$225 Non-Member
Age/Level: Experienced Adults & Fit Beginners
Location: WBCA
Class ID: 9C03
Dance
Ballet Basics
for Adults
Jan Chamberlin
Develop the grace and strength of a ballet dancer. This class will introduce the basic
fundamentals of ballet and simple combinations
of steps. Join this class and appreciate dance as
an art form in a relaxed manner. Instructor Jan
Chamberlin has introduced beginners to ballet
for over 20 years.
Class ID: 9C04
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 9 Mondays, March 23-May 18, 8:00-9:00 PM
$104 Member/$130 Non-Member
Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond
Armory Gym, 2228 4th Street
•••
Adult Ballet
Jan Chamberlin
Join ballet and enjoy the physical and esthetic
benefits of dance. Through a barre, centre work,
and turning and jumping combinations, this class
will provide opportunities for exercise, stretching,
and toning the body. This is a wonderful class for
those who danced when they were younger and
those who never stopped.
Class ID: 9C05
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 9 Mondays, March 23-May 18, 7:00-8:00 PM
$104 Member/$130 Non-Member
Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner and
Beyond
Armory Gym, 2228 4th Street
Date/Time: 12 Fridays, March 6-May 29, 10:15-11:45 AM
No class May 22
Tuition: $180 Member/$225 Non-Member
Attire for dance classes: Any traditional dance
Age/Level: Beginners & Active Seniors – those with chronic or exercise wear that is comfortable and allows
illness, pain, or injury please email instructor
the instructor to see the proper placement of the
Location: WBCA
dancer’s body. Appropriate dance shoes optional
or bare feet.
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LABYRINTH/
clay
labyrinth
Create a Personal
Canvas Labyrinth
Experience
the Labyrinth
Creating a labyrinth is a creative and spiritual
process. Exploring the labyrinth through creation
can allow deeper understanding and insight.
Participants use the labyrinth to explore colors,
symbols, and images of personal significance, and
with guidance, express these on a 60 inch hemmed
cotton canvas to create a personal size piece of
walkable art suitable for display, large enough
to walk, and small enough to fit in any home.
All materials and instruction are provided –
no experience required.
Whether an experienced traveler or new to the way
of the labyrinth, come and join others on the path
for a morning of reflection and renewal. Gather
together for a brief introduction to the labyrinth
followed by time to walk, reflect, and share at the
close of the morning. Participants may bring a
journal to extend and integrate their experience.
Discover how each labyrinth journey offers the
gift of time and space to rest…release…and return,
renewed and refreshed.
Lisa Gidlow Moriarty
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8, 9:30-11:30 AM
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member
Material fee: $30 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Adults, Children 8+ with adult, All Levels
Lisa Gidlow Moriarty is a creative artist who has
been building and using labyrinths to inspire
creativity for over 15 years. From ceramic tabletop
labyrinths to room-size canvas labyrinths to
massive concrete and granite outdoor installations,
her work can be found around the globe. Lisa has
dozens of permanent labyrinth installations in the
Twin Cities area alone, including WBCA. Visit her
website at www.pathsfpeace.com.
CLAY
Mary Silvaroli Daul
Class ID: 9C07
Class ID: 9C06
Mark Arend
Class ID: 9C08
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 9:30-11:30 AM
Tuition: Age/Level:
FREE with registration
All Ages, All Levels
Basic Sculpting
Techniques
Mark Arend
This class will focus on the fundamental basics
of clay sculpture as students will learn techniques
for sculpting portraits, human figures, and even
tackle the challenge of sculpting drapery. Each
of these topics will be addressed over two class
periods, with a brief period of explanation and
demonstration, followed by hands on application
of these techniques by the students (that means
playing with clay!). No experience is required, just
an eagerness to learn and have fun. Materials are
included.
Class ID: 3C03
Date/Time: 6 Mondays, April 6-May 11, 1:00-3:00 PM
Class ID: 3C04
Date/Time: 6 Mondays, April 6-May 11, 6:00-8:00 PM
Tuition: $126 Member/$158 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner to Intermediate
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clay
clay
Textures and
Gestures in Clay
Tuesday Afternoon Tuesday
Coil Pots
Evening Clay
JD Jorgenson
JD Jorgenson
This class will focus on altering the shapes and
surfaces of wheel thrown pottery. Each class will
begin with a short demonstration and a lesson
to guide the students in discovering new ideas.
All skill levels will find value in these techniques.
Students will be encouraged to make shapes
that are simple, subtle, and open to alteration.
Glazing skills will focus on creating a harmonious
relationship between the pot and the surface.
Materials are included.
Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 2-23, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Join native clay expert JD Jorgenson for an exciting new class! Each week of this self-guided class
will start with a short demonstration from the
instructor. There will then be time to work on individual projects such as coil built vessels, surface
decoration, form resolution, etc. JD will provide
lots of one-on-one instruction to discuss students’ projects and give advice on any conceptual
or construction issues. Students in this class will
have fun building their ceramics vocabulary and
developing work that is unique to them while
adding new tools to their tool boxes. All levels are
welcome. Materials are included.
Come explore the endless possibilities in clay!
Although this course is self-guided, each class
will start with a short demonstration or showand-tell followed by time to work on individual
projects: throwing techniques, hand-building,
surface decoration and form resolution, etc. The
instructor will work with students one-on-one
to discuss projects and troubleshoot conceptual
and construction issues. Over the course of the
quarter, each student will build their ceramics vocabulary and develop work that is unique
to them. All levels are welcome. Materials are
included.
Class ID: 3C06
Class ID: 3C11
Class ID: 3C14
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 3:00-5:30 PM
Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member
Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member
Class ID: 3C12
Class ID: 3C15
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 3:00-5:30 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Class ID: 3C13
Class ID: 3C16
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 3:00-5:30 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$378 Member/$475 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$378 Member/$475 Non-Member
Peter Jadoonath
Class ID: 3C05
Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 30-April 20, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Class ID: 3C07
Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 27-May18, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults and Teens 16+ with basic wheel skills
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$350 Member/$440 Non-Member
•••
Form, Function,
and Fun
Geneviève Chamberland
Students in this class will work on the potter’s
wheel as well as learn techniques used for handbuilding to create functional wares. Special
attention will be given to form and aesthetics
through a variety of surface decoration techniques.
The instructor will demonstrate new projects
every week, and one-on-one discussions with
students will help refine their skills and style in a
fun, creative environment. Materials are included.
Class ID: 3C08
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
No class March 24
Class ID: 3C09
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Class ID: 3C10
Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition:
$120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Intermediate
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$350 Member/$440 Non-Member
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JD Jorgenson
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Class demonstrations and focus will alternate
from month to month on wheel throwing or
handbuilding. Students are welcome to work
in any technique regardless of class emphasis
and will receive instruction to support their work.
Throwing topics will span basic centering to
throwing multiples and altered forms. Handbuilding topics include working with pinch pots, coils,
slabs, and solid forms. Clay can be shaped in so
many ways that there is something for everyone!
Materials are included.
Alexander Chinn
Enjoy a morning of clay! Each class begins with
a short demonstration followed by working on
clay projects: throwing on the wheel, hand-building,
tiles, sculptures, etc. All levels are welcome.
Materials are included.
Class ID: 3C21
Date/Time: 4 Fridays, March 6-27, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Class ID: 3C22
Pottery Wheel
for All Skill Levels
Adama Sow
Senegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will
teach beginning potters how to control the
wheel, and show advanced students how to
make a better pot. Demonstrations will cover
basic wheel throwing techniques. No clay
experience is necessary. Advanced students
are welcome. Materials are included.
Class ID: 3C25
Date/Time: 4 Fridays, April 3-24, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 6:15-8:45 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Focus on Wheel
Class ID: 3C23
Class ID: 3C17
Date/Time: 4 Fridays, May 1-29, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
No class May 22
Class ID: 3C26
Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 4-25, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Focus on Handbuilding
Class ID: 3C18
Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, April 8-29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Focus on Wheel
Class ID: 3C19
Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, May 6-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$350 Member/$440 Non-Member
Class ID: 3C27
•••
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$323 Member/$406 Non-Member
Natasha Poppe
•••
Clay Open Studio
No Instructor
Need more studio time? This class is open to
students enrolled in other clay classes who want
more work time. It is also open to those with clay
experience who want to work independently.
Instructor Alexander Chinn will be available to
answer questions and to help with specific needs.
Students should bring their tools for another fun
clay day. Materials are included.
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 6:15-8:45 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$296 Member/$374 Non-Member
Monday Night
Clay: Pots with
Attitude!
Start off the week with some attitude! Who
said pots need to be round, or even square? This
class is for all skill levels, wheel or hand building.
Students can work on their own projects or try
something with alterations and gestures to put
new style and attitude into their work. Materials
are included.
Class ID: 3C24
Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 2-30, 6:30-9:00 PM
Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
clay
Clay in the Morning Friday
Alexander Chinn
Morning Clay
This clay class is open to all levels and techniques.
Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 6:15-8:45 PM
No class May 14
Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member
•••
Clay Studio for
All Skill Levels
Adama Sow
Senegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will
assist potters with wheel throwing, hand-building,
and glazing techniques. Demonstrations will
cover hand-building and basic wheel-throwing
techniques as well as more advanced concepts
upon request. Students will work at their
own pace with both individualized and group
instruction. No clay experience necessary; all
levels are welcome. Materials are included.
Class ID: 3C28
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 1:00-3:30 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Class ID: 3C20
Date/Time:
Tuition: Age/Level: 13 Wednesdays, March 4-May 27, 1:00-3:30 PM
$20 Member/$25 Non-Member per week, or
$70 Member/$90 Non-Member for 4
consecutive weeks
Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced
Class ID: 3C29
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 1:00-3:30 PM
Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member
Class ID: 3C30
Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 1:00-3:30 PM
No class May 14
Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member
Natasha Poppe
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$323 Member/$406 Non-Member
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clay /
kids / family
clay
Clay Mosaics,
Tiles, and
Sculpture
Adama Sow
Students will be introduced to the fine art of
mosaic tiling by creating and designing their
own artwork. The process includes creating
a design, laying the mosaic tile in place,
and grouting. Students may also work on
handbuilding sculptures and other projects
in this class. No clay experience necessary.
Materials are included.
Class ID: 3C31
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, March 12-April 9,
10:00 AM-12:15 PM
Class ID: 3C32
Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 16-May 28,
10:00 AM-12:15 PM
No class April 30 or May 14
Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, All Levels
•••
Introduction
to Clay
Adama Sow
This class is for total beginners who would like
to familiarize themselves with clay and the
clay studio equipment before taking another
class. Teaching artist Adama Sow will teach
beginning potters some basic handbuilding
techniques and how to control the wheel.
No clay experience is necessary. Materials
are included.
Class ID: 3C33
Date/Time: 3 Fridays, April 10-24, 1:30-4:00 PM
Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member
Age/Level: Adults, Beginners
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kids / FAMILY
Family Fun with
Bronze Clay
Stamped Leather
Bracelet
Make a one-of-a-kind piece of metal art! Create
charms using bronze clay, which can be stamped
with a design, name, or even message on it. After
the piece is dried, it is fired in a kiln where the
binder burns away, leaving a beautiful charm that
can be made into a pendant, bracelet, or put on a
key chain or backpack. Come ready to get messy!
This is a great class for the entire family to take
together. Students can pick up their pieces the
following week in the WBCA office.
Come ready to design and hammer a pattern
onto a beautiful leather bracelet! First, learn how
to do leather stamping by decorating a leather
bookmark which can also be turned into a small
wall hanging. Then make a leather bracelet with
designs you choose yourself! No sharp instruments
are involved, just a wooden mallet. This project
makes a great Mother’s Day gift!
Kim Bakken-Parr
Class ID: 7C01
Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:30 PM
Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member
Material Fee: $12 payable to instructor
Age/Level: All ages 5+, under 7 must be accompanied
by an adult
Kim Bakken-Parr
Class ID: 7C02
Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 1:00-3:30 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor
Age/Level: All ages 5+, under 8 must be accompanied
by an adult
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Peter Jadoonath
This is a one-day class for an adult and child
to create a customized ceramic birdhouse
together. Class participants will receive
individualized guidance in creating their
birdhouse. During the class, students will
customize their bird house with shape, texture,
and color. Upon completion the projects will
be glaze-fired by WBCA staff and be available
for pick up two weeks after the class date. The
birdhouses will be fully functional for outdoor
summer use. Materials are included.
Class ID: 7C03
Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 1:00-3:00 PM
Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member
Age/Level: Families, All Ages, under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult
•••
Sculpting
a Playful Bird
Peter Jadoonath
Students of all ages can learn how to sculpt
animals out of clay! In this class, everyone will
learn how to create a clay sculpture of a playful
bird. Upon completion the projects will be
glaze-fired by WBCA staff and will be available
for pick up two weeks after class. Materials
are included.
Class ID: 7C04
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 1:00-3:00 PM
Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member
Age/Level: Families, All Ages, under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult
Clay Creatures and Duct Tape and
Decorative Mask
Fabric Drawstring
Making
Backpack
Elena Griggs
Erika Arndt
Be inspired by your favorite animals! We will use
a variety of sculpting tools and techniques to
create pets, zoo animals, and/or fantasy creatures.
Use your imagination to transform your pencil
sketches into original clay sculptures. During
the second half of class, create your own unique
decorative masks out of clay. A variety of cultural
masks will be introduced and explained in class.
The masks will later be glazed and fired with
decorative materials added at the end. Materials
are included.
Pick an eye popping fabric, add layers of colorful
duct tape, and finish off by adding a drawstring
to create a trendy and durable new bag!
Class ID: 7C05
Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 3 Sundays, April 12-26, 3:00-5:00 PM
$59 Member/$74 Non-Member
Families, All Ages, 6+, under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult, Beginner and Beyond
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Clay: Mancala
Game
Erika Arndt
Mancala is a count-and-capture game in which
you move stones around on a board with pits.
We’ll create a custom board and stones and learn
how to play the game. Materials are included.
Finished projects will be ready to pick up in
2 weeks.
Class ID: 7C08
Date/Time: Sunday, April 12, 1:30-3:30 PM
Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member
Material Fee:$5 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Ages 8+, All Levels
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Polymer Clay
Switch Plates
Erika Arndt
We’ll make a colorful, detailed light switch plate
that you can use instead of the boring white
one. According to Polymer Clay Central, “you’ll
be surprised how something so small can totally
change the look of a room and capture so many
compliments.”
Please note: If students want to replace an
existing light switch plate, please send along a
little drawing of the current plate so we create
one with the correct openings.
Class ID: 7C09
Class ID: 7C06
Date/Time:Sunday, April 19, 1:30-3:30 PM
Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member
Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels
Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 1:30-3:30 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels
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Clay: Fairy House
Erika Arndt
Legend has it that if you create an inviting home
and place it in a suitable area, a fairy will come
to live there. We’ll design a nice house, complete
with furniture, and discuss options for where to
place it in order to attract fairies. Materials are
included. Finished projects will be ready to pick
up in 2 weeks.
kids / family
Make a Bird House
for Your Home
Sharpie
Kaleidoscope
Erika Arndt
This kaleidoscope is awesome! We’ll make it using
PVC tubing, Sharpie markers, and duct tape. We
will decorate it inside and out using the Sharpies
and colorful tape.
Class ID: 7C10
Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 1:30-3:30 PM
Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member
Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels
Class ID: 7C07
Elena Griggs
Date/Time: Sunday, March 29, 1:30-3:30 PM
Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member
Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels
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KIDS/FAMILY
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Build a LEGO
Story!
Fractured Fairy
Tales and Fables
Build a character! Create a town! Tell a LEGO
story! This class is half LEGO brick building and
half original storytelling, with all sorts of creative
fun mixed in. Using LEGO bricks and figures,
along with unique LEGO StoryStarter software, all
LEGO builders/writers will build scenes with LEGO
bricks, take pictures of their original creations,
craft stories to accompany the LEGO scenes, and
put it all together with the use of LEGO software.
Create and innovate in this new and exciting
class and stretch your LEGO legs with the
personalized and individual attention of a
published author and seasoned LEGO coach,
programmer, and builder. Class is limited to
5 students – sign up early!
Bring to class: an iPad or computer with built
in camera
Cinderella arrives at the ball on Rollerblades! Jack
climbs the beanstalk to find a spaceship at the
top! The lion and mouse live in a New York City
apartment house! Fracturing fairy tales and
fables is a fantastic way to spend a Saturday.
Come and join the fun of flipping familiar stories
inside out and upside down as we read and write
stories familiar and new and craft our own
fractured fiction from familiar fairy tales, folk
tales, and fables too.
Anne Schwab
Class ID: 7C19
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 1:00-2:30 PM
Tuition: $17 Member/$21 Non-Member
Age/Level: Ages 8-11, All Levels
Anne Schwab
Class ID: 7C20
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 1:00-2:30 PM
Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member
Age/Level: Ages 8-11, All Levels
The Color Kittens
Erika Arndt
In The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown, the
kittens experience a “happy accident” when they
accidentally mix colors and discover new colors.
We will mix our own colors and create a mixed
media piece inspired by the kittens’ adventures.
We’ll reinforce the concept with a ROYGBIV
bracelet.
Class ID: 7C11
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24, 10:00-11:30 AM
Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member
Material Fee: $1 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Ages 3-5 with adult
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Let’s Go
For a Drive!
Erika Arndt
In this Mo Willems story, Gerald and Piggie
prepare to hit the road. We’ll use items from the
story to produce an amusing collage picture.
Class ID: 7C12
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 10:00-11:30 AM
Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member
Material Fee: $1 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Ages 3-5 with adult
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teens & tweens
After School
Teen Pottery Class
Adama Sow
Work on improving wheel and hand-building
techniques or learn a new skill. This class is for
beginners as well as experienced students.
Materials are included.
Class ID: 7C13
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 4:00-6:00 PM
Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member
Class ID: 7C14
Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 4:00-6:00 PM
Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member
Class ID: 7C15
Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 4:00-6:00 PM
No class May 14
Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member
Age/Level: Teens, All Levels
* Sign up for all three classes and save!
$273 Member/$345 Non-Member
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Comic Art Class
Elena Griggs
Use your visual and narrative storytelling powers
to create fun and interesting comic books.
Brainstorm and develop your own unique
characters, settings, and story lines. Preliminary
pencil sketches of characters and settings will
come to life in pen and ink. Students will also add
colored pencil, markers and/or watercolor
for a more finished look. We will explore a variety
of comic art styles and formats. Students will
find inspiration from contemporary comics and
manga art.
Bring from home: Sharpies, fine tip pens,
colored pencils, and your favorite comic.
Class ID: 7C16
Date/Time: 3 Sundays, April 12-26, 12:00-2:00 PM
Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member
Age/Level: Ages 10-15, Beginner and Beyond
teens & tweens
Pure Poetry
Fractured Fiction
Explore, innovate, experiment, create. Read the
works of poets new and old, learn poetic forms
quiet and bold, craft original poems short and
long, discover the power of poetry! With in-class
readings, in-class writings, and a plethora
of active and exciting activities, this class is
designed to be a fun and friendly way to let
your inner poet out to play.
Fracturing Fables, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and
some Fan Fiction too, in a Fun and Friendly
atmosphere! Active, interactive, creative, and
innovative, this class is all about turning tales
upside down and inside out and creating new
stories from old. With reading, writing, and
experimenting, craft original fiction from
well-known classics, twisting fairy tales, flipping
folklore, and flopping fables at will.
Anne Schwab
Anne Schwab
Class ID: 7C17
Date/Time: Monday, March 30, 6:00-7:30 PM
Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member
Age/Level: Teens, Tweens 10+, All Levels
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Class ID: 7C18
Date/Time: Monday, May 18, 6:00-7:30 PM
Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member
Age/Level: Teens, Tweens 10+, All Levels
Design Your Own
Snapback Hat
Sarah Kelly
Students will be walked through the basics of
urban sketching: letter style, highlights, out lines,
and bubbles. After we have practiced our design
we will use special paint markers to copy our
final drafts onto a blank snapback hat for a fresh
new look!
Bring from home: Sketch book and pencils
Class ID: 7C21
Date/Time: 3 Saturdays, April 25-May 9,
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member
Material Fee: $8 payable to instructor
Age/Level: Ages 10-15, Beginner and Beyond
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Northern Lights 2015 - 41st Annual
New process! All entries must now be submitted online.
Show Dates: April 13 – June 4
Location: Ford Family Gallery at WBCA
Deadline for entries: Friday, March 6, 1:00 PM
Notification of selected works:
We will make every
effort to accommodate
individual needs.
Please notify the office
if you have any special
requirements.
Week of March 23
Artwork Dropoff: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10,
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday, April 11, 10:00-11:30 AM
Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 PM
Artwork Pickup: Friday, June 5, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday, June 6, 10:00-11:30 AM
Entry Fee:
Scholarships are available!
Please call WBCA at 651.407.0597
for more information.
1-3 entries: $30 Member/$45 Non-Member
4-6 entries: $40 Member/$55 Non-Member
Look for the entry process and details on the WBCA website —
www.WhiteBearArts.org or call 651.407.0597 with any questions.
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White Bear Center for the Arts
4971 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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You must register in advance through the office. Instructors do not take registrations.
Late registrations are accepted when there is room. However, classes with insufficient enrollment
are canceled at least two days prior to the start of class.
We do not assume that students will return to a class they are currently taking or took in the
past. You must register with the office in order to continue. If we do not hear from you, we
assume you will not be taking the class.
Material fees are payable directly to the instructor at class. Do not include the material fee with
the class tuition. Please bring exact change for the instructor.
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to students. If you are unable to access the supply list, notify the office.
We will make every effort to accommodate individual needs. Please notify the office if you have
any special requirements.
Classes are held at multiple locations. Read the catalog description carefully to ensure you
go to the right location.
Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before class, instructors need preparation time.
Students are responsible for cleaning up before class ends. If you make a mess, clean it up.
We do not prorate or give credit for missed classes, except in extraordinary circumstances.
WBCA reserves the right to remove a student from our programming if their behavior is deemed
disruptive by the instructor and/or Art Center staff.
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valid for one year. First time students may deduct
a one-time 15% from their tuition fee.
Class capacity is limited and classes are filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. Early registration helps us reduce class
cancellations. Registrations require payment at least three
business days prior to the first class so we can accurately
make cancellation decisions. Late registrations will be taken
if space permits. Confirmations are not sent to students.
If a class must be canceled, a full refund will be issued.
Student tuitions cover direct costs of instructors and
supplies, while memberships and other contributions help
cover critical operating expenses.
ABSENTEE POLICY: Tuition is not pro-rated or refunded
for missed classes. Credits or refunds will not be issued for
cancellations less than three days before a class and a $5
clerical fee will be charged.
MEMBERSHIP: WBCA membership is open to anyone
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