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/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Classes / Exhibits / Outreach
Spring 2016
Visual arts education for all ages, interests and abilities
Exhibits Explore possibilities in the Student Show,
find your Sense of Place and more / PAGE 2
News Catch up with Artist-Instructor, member
and student news in Art Spots / PAGE 4
Classes Awaken your senses and discover yourself
in the Art Center studios this spring / PAGES 8 - 21
Outreach Discover how 140 high school students
spend one amazing day making art / PAGE 5
ESSENTIAL DATES
Student Show
February 4 - March 3
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Opening reception on February 4, 6 - 8 p.m.
Summer Arts Camp 2016
June 13 - August 26
Registration opens in February
minnetonkaARTS.org/SAC
Hot Art Open House
Sampler Saturday
February 13
See page 5 for details
Floating Currents
Abstract Photography by Polly Norman
March 1 - June 1
Art Wall, Classroom Corridor
Spring I class session:
February 29 - April 23
Please register by February 20
Early registration discount ends Feb. 6*
Sense of Place
March 10 - April 7
Opening reception on March 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Menagerie: Animals in Art
April 14 - May 12
Opening reception on April 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Spring II class session:
April 25 - June 18
Please register by April 16
Early registration discount ends April 2*
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off at your local coffee shop, dentist office, salon, church or wherever people gather.
Everyone is welcome at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts! Please help share the news.
Members’ Juried Show
May 26 - June 23
Opening reception on May 26, 6 - 8 p.m.
* Discount for currently enrolled students to
continue their artistic journey into the ensuing session
Exhibits
Exhibits and opening receptions at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts are open to the public, free and accessible. There is always original artwork on display
and available for purchase throughout the building, in the Art Center Shop and in the common areas of Ridgedale Center through the Partners in Art Program.
Visit the Exhibits webpage at minnetonkaARTS.org for more information.
Student Show
February 4 - March 3
Opening reception, February 4, 6 - 8 p.m.
Free and open to the public
May 26 - June 23
Opening Reception, May 26, 6 - 8 p.m.
This show demonstrates the creativity,
skill and inspiration that happen in the
Art Center studios. It features artwork in
a variety of media created by students of
all ability levels. The Student Show offers
students the chance to exhibit in a
professional gallery and visitors the
opportunity to discover new artists.
A reminder of the power, potential and
importance of the visual arts, the Student
Show celebrates the energy, joy and
discovery of the artistic process. Many
works will be available for purchase.
The Members’ Juried Show offers all
current members of the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts an opportunity to
enter their work in a competitive juried
gallery exhibition, and presents an
overview of the talents and artistic
interests of MCFTA members.
(Memberships must be current through
the end of the exhibit and may be
initiated or renewed at the time of entry.)
Best of Show, Second and Third places
will be designated, with Honorable
Mentions in each major medium.
Menagerie:
Animals in Art
April 14 - May 12
Opening reception on April 14
Floating Currents
Abstract Photography by Polly Norman
March 1 - June 1
Art Wall, Classroom Corridor
Norman’s works are about motion, rhythm and mystery. She creates translucent,
surreal surfaces punctuated by color and light. She says of her work, “I enjoy
the tension that emerges when formal design meets fantasy. That tension invites
the image and the viewer to interact, to enter into a dialog.”
Menagerie presents an eclectic
collection of art and fine craft depicting
or inspired by animals, in a broad
range of media.
Also visit Best in Show, depictions of
man’s best friend by MCFTA students in
the Murphy Room and Art Center Café.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Menagerie:
Animals in Art
April 14 - May 12
Entries due March 9
The Story by Kami Mendlik-Polzin, St. Germain by Mary Pettis, Wild Blue North
by Joe Hautman, Cumulus Gathering by Jim Conway, and a painting from
Paradise, Paved series by Scott Lloyd Anderson
Submissions of art and fine
craft depicting or inspired by
animals sought for this exhibit.
Go to the Exhibits page at
minnetonkaARTS.org to find
the complete Call for Entries.
May 26 - June 23
Deliver work on May 17,
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Members may submit up to three
original artworks. Memberships
must be current through the
end of the exhibit, and may be
initiated or renewed at time of
entry. Go to the Exhibits page at
minnetonkaARTS.org to find the
complete Call for Entries.
A Sense of Place
March 10 - April 7
Although the urge to depict our surroundings is as old as art-making itself, artists
continually devise new ways to satisfy this impulse. Enjoy a variety of approaches
to this popular theme, realized in a range of media and moods.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
A Sense of Place
March 10 – April 7 / Entries due February 5
Representational or abstract, urban or rural, landscape-themed and landscapeinspired works are sought for this exhibit, which will feature a variety of
approaches to the use of landscape, as subject or as inspiration. Go to the
Exhibits page at minnetonkaARTS.org to find the complete Call for Entries.
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Arts of the Holidays 2015 VOLUNTEERS
Many, many thanks for making the Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale possible!
Linda Adams • Gingie Anderson • Anne Bendt • Traudi Bestler • Maryalice Brenk
Tess Brownfield • Jim Brownfield • Pat Case • Marlene Doak • John Engstrom
Jane Engstrom • Kari Erickson • Susan Felix • Linda Ferguson • George Foulkes
Pat Foulkes • Elizabeth Franklin • Sarah Gammon • Bob Grider • Pratibha Gupta
Cheryl Holt • Penne Holt • Sarah Hrusovsky • Lori Jacobson • Pat Johnson
Arlene Kennedy • Bryan Kennedy • Cheryl Krause • Susan Lyman • Jon Maakestad
Barbara McBurney • Andrea Michaelsen • Elysia Michaelsen • Dorit Miles • Holly
Nelson • Suzanne Olson • Diane Petron • Frank Picos • Judy Platt-Nelson
Marti Priest • Judy Rodewald • Bonnie Ronning • Sharon Salzl • Judy Schmeling
Julie Scheuer • Charles Schumacher • Alan Shefland • Cheri Sueker • Carrie
Svendahl • Judy Vars • Julie Vogl • Louise Wahl • Lori Wilken
/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Spring 2016
CONTENTS
1
Essential Dates
2
Exhibits Update
3
Director’s Note / Art Center News
4
Art Spots
5
Outreach: NWSC High School Day
6
Thank You Donors / Welcome Members
7
Board Member & Staff Spotlights
8-9
Spring Classes at a Glance
10-21 Spring Class Descriptions
22
Spring Instructor Bios
23
Registration Details
24
Art Center Hours / Mission / Directions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As of 11/9/2015 meeting
CHAIR
Tom Hull
VICE CHAIR
Barbara McBurney
SECRETARY
Denise Leskinen
TREASURER
Sarah Barthel
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Andy Currie
Crissy Field
Andrea Michaelsen
Kathleen Michaelson
Terry Savidge
Jim Schwert
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Laura H. Miles
ART CENTER STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Roxanne Heaton, x. 15
[email protected]
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Kathy Glaubitz, x. 18
[email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS Sara Skalle, x. 12
[email protected]
EXHIBITS DIRECTOR &
Robert Bowman, x. 17
RETAIL [email protected]
ADULT PROGRAM
Mara Miller, x. 13
[email protected]
CHILDREN & YOUTH
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Nicole Buchholz, x. 26
[email protected]
CERAMICS STUDIO
MANAGER
Lee Persell, x. 14
[email protected]
SCULPTURE STUDIO
Ryan Varley, x. 11
[email protected]
Director’s
Note
Dear Friends,
Thank you for all of your support and for
being a part of our community this past calendar
year! Because of you, we ended 2015 with cause
for celebration.
Our class participation is stronger than ever, once
again confirming the value of the service we provide,
the dedication of our students, and the quality
delivered by our very talented instructors.
The Minnesota State Arts Board awarded an
impressive $67,000 grant for operations, and the
National Endowment for the Arts awarded two
$10,000 grants to support our work at the Ridgedale
Center. These grants affirm our work and help
make it possible for thousands of Minnesotans
to experience the profound transformative effects
of high-quality art experiences.
Our annual campaign contributions continue to
arrive at a brisk pace. Many thanks to all of you who’ve
responded! So far, 48 donors have given nearly
$50,000! We need to raise $100,000 by March 1 –
an ambitious goal, achievable only with your help!
Tax-deductible contributions may be made by mail,
in person or on our website. Your important gifts
help keep our programs affordable and accessible to
the widest possible audience. Without them, our
work could not continue.
On the Exhibit front, our Arts of the Holidays Show
was another unprecedented success! At this writing
and more than halfway through the sale, we are
well on our way to what we expect will be another
record-setting year. The artists provided amazing
work, well priced and perfect for gifting, and the
staff and volunteers did an incredible job of creating
a magical shopping experience. Congratulations to
the artists and my thanks to all you shoppers! This
sale is a great way to support our local artists and
give a little something to the Art Center at the same
time (60 percent of the proceeds from this sale go
directly to our artists).
All in all, 2015 was a pretty fine year. How fortunate
we are to have such a supportive and engaged
community!
I hope you enjoy this issue of Visually Speaking and
that you’ll celebrate the coming Spring season by
spending some time at the Art Center.
Best regards,
Roxanne L. Heaton
Executive Director
NEW STUDENT DISCOUNT
If you’ve never taken a class with us before, enjoy a 10 percent savings on your first registration!
(Details, p. 23) Call the Registrar at 952.473.7361, x. 16, and claim this benefit!
HOT ART Open House
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Sue Hnastchenko, x. 10
[email protected]
REGISTRARS
Brianna Chies, x. 16
Dori Dedon-Mezei, x. 16
[email protected]
GUEST SERVICES
952.473.7361, x. 16
[email protected]
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Maryalice Brenk
[email protected]
Ever wonder what goes on at the Art Center? This is a great day to find out!
WEBSITE
minnetonkaARTS.org
FACEBOOK
facebook.com/artcentered
Make the most of the day by having lunch at the Art Center Café and/or registering for one of
five fabulous Sampler Saturday Classes for some hands-on art-making fun!
TWITTER
@Mtkacenter4arts
ABOUT THE COVERS
Students from the Northwest Suburban Conference
high schools experience a full and robust day making
art at MCFTA. See story on page 5.
February 13, Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Heat up a cold February day and your creativity at the Art Center. Enjoy these free attractions:
• Live art-in-action demonstrations
•The Student Show, a free exhibit of artwork
• Hot drama of molten bronze being poured in the Sculpture Studio
SAMPLER SATURDAY CLASSES February 13
Sculpture / Ceramics / Drawing / Painting / Children’s Art
This is your chance to try an art class! See page 20 for details.
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Art Spots
News from Minnetonka Center for the Arts Artist-Instructors, students and members.
Grey Matter, an 8x5-foot watercolor on paper by ArtistInstructor Keren Kroul was recently purchased by Marriot
Hotels and is now displayed in the lobby of the Minneapolis
Marriot Southwest in Minnetonka.
People Helping People, by Audrey Stommes
Flower Mandala, reverse painting on glass with
gold leaf by Michèle Coppin
Painting Artist-Instructor Michèle Coppin has joined
the Screen Porch Production Company as visual arts
mentor, helping the organization create, foster, promote
and implement art programs for rural Minnesota. Watch
for her solo show at the Hudson Hospital & Clinic’s
Healing Arts Program in October and the Phipps Center
for the Arts in January 2017.
Watercolor Artist-Instructor
Catherine Hearding
received the Best in Show
Award in the Minnesota
Watercolor Society
Fall Exhibition for her
painting, Beach Walkers.
Another of her paintings
is featured in the juried
show for members of
the Watercolor Honor
Society, Watercolor Now!,
a show at the Springfield
(Missouri) Art Museum
through March 13.
The Adirondack National
Exhibition of American
Watercolors has included
one of Catherine’s
watercolors in a show
traveling to several galleries
in upstate New York
through May 2016.
Letting Go, by Judd Nelson (2012 Faculty Show)
Welded Sculpture Artist-Instructor Judd Nelson
currently has 19 sculptures displayed in parks, along main
streets and walking paths. In the City of Edina, his sculpture
Letting Go won first place in the People’s Choice Awards
this fall. And his sculpture Slapshot, a 300-pound, life-sized
sculpture of a hockey player, has been purchased by Edina
and will be displayed in front of the Braemar Arena.
Mayapple by Watercolor
and Botanical ArtistInstructor Suzanne
Galloway will be displayed
in Macalester College’s
Olin Gallery for one year
and her Red Sky in the
Morning was selected for
the 2016 Arts in Harmony
International Show at the
Sherburne County
Government Center in
Elk River, Minnesota,
February 1 through
March 25.
Mayapple, by
Suzanne Galloway
Beach Walkers, by
Catherine Hearding
Four juried art publications published the work of
drawing Artist-Instructor Audrey Stommes in 2015: INDA –
Manifest International Drawing Annual (Cincinnati), Paint
Pulse (Boston) and The Local Artist (Sioux Falls, South Dakota).
Her work will also be on exhibit February 27 through May 1
at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls in a show
entitled In the Making: Sustaining the Arts for 55 Years.
Painting Artist-Instructor Ellen Richman will be
exhibiting her new work at CIRCA gallery in a show with
Ann Ledy that opens January 2 and runs thru February 13.
A children’s book
illustrated by
Artist-Instructor Scott
Spinks was recently
published and is available
at Amazon.com. Mommy,
Am I Strong?, written by
Michelle S. Lazurek, features
the artwork of Scott
who teaches drawing,
cartooning and
storyboarding to
children and youth at
the Art Center.
New book, illustrated
by Scott Spinks
Painting Artist-Instructor
Michele Combs recently
completed a second commissioned painting for attorney
Brad Bjorkland, capturing the contemplative oasis he
created north of the Twin Cities, which was inspired by
Monet’s home in Giverny. Michele began the impressionist
style painting in plein air, then finished it in her studio.
Sculptor and MCFTA Member Richards Poey’s bronze
entitled Apassionata will be exhibited in the 2016 Arts
in Harmony International Juried Show in Elk River,
Minnesota, February 1 - March 23. His sculpture Paloma
will be installed in downtown Mankato for one year starting
in mid-May.
Raising awareness of Africa’s endangered animals,
Watercolor Artist-Instructor Sandra Muzzy shifts her work
to reflect deep echoes of African heritage. Proceeds from
this series of work will be donated to anti-poaching efforts
in South Africa.
Welded sculpture by Paul Meisel
Less of We Hardly Knew You by Sandra Muzzy
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The Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour, April 30 - May 1,
features several MCFTA artists: Lee Persell, Diane Petron
and Paul Meisel at Pratibha Gupta’s studio; Patty
Carmody Smith; Donna Winberg; and Amy VonBargen,
to name a few! Don’t miss this fabulous event. Find
a map to the artists’ studios and more information at
minnetonkastudios.wordpress.com.
Apassionata, by Richards Poey with bassist Kate
Nettleman. (photo by Greg Helgeson)
OUTREACH
Northwest Suburban Conference High School Day
For 17 years, the Northwest Suburban Conference
(NWSC) of high schools has sponsored a full day of
art at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Last April,
multiple school buses pull up to the front door unloading
140 enthusiastic students ages 16 to 19, representing 14
different schools, for a 6.5-hour day at the Art Center.
It’s a day dedicated to making art and a chance for
students to work with professional artist-instructors
in mediums or projects not available in their schools,
according to Kevan Nitzberg, art teacher at Anoka High
School and one of the founders of the event.
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts cancels its classes
and opens the building and studios exclusively for these
high school students. Every spare space is used to offer
a full range of experiences, including the chance to:
• Experiment with glazing and experience the raku
firing process.
• Create colorful fused glass objects, dishes or jewelry.
• Carve 3D plaster molds and create pewter sculptures.
• Study professional watercolors in the gallery and
practice new techniques in class.
• Learn innovative acrylic painting techniques and
try new surfaces.
• Create a comic strip with a nationally-published
illustrator.
• Experience life and figure drawing with live models.
• Design and print original designs using silkscreen.
• Sculpt a ceramic caricature or self-portrait.
This is a life-altering, transformative experience for some.
Discovering that professional art centers exist and that
art can be a life-long career or avocation is an invaluable
awakening that occurs for many participating students.
“The big thing about this event is that the students get more
art time in one day than they would have in a week or two
of school. They can relax and inhabit the activity,” says
Artist-Instructor Bob Bowman, who has taught ceramics
and raku firing during several of these annual events.
“Professional artists talk about being ‘in the zone’ when
they reach a mental state in which their concentration
is deep and their work seems to flow along effortlessly.
This full day of art is the students’ chance to get a sense
of what that’s like.”
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts has been the site of the
NWSC art event for 17 of its 19 years because of its ability
to deliver a full spectrum of visual arts classes and the
facilities to host this sizable student population. Nitzberg
believes the breadth and depth of the Minnetonka Center
for the Arts youth programming and understanding of this
age group makes it an attractive destination.
Ten students attend from each of the participating schools:
Andover, Anoka, Armstrong, Blaine, Centennial, Champlin
Park, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Irondale, Maple Grove,
Osseo, Park Center, Spring Lake and Totino-Grace
High School.
Another benefit of the day is the rich exchange of ideas
that occurs as students see the artwork of teens from
other schools, work side by side with them and experience
learning from not just teachers but each other. NWSC
art teachers observe students opening up more easily and
ideas flowing more freely after the event.
Outreach is an essential aspect of the
Art Center’s mission. If your school district
is interested in a similar art experience,
please contact Nicole Buchholz, Children
and Youth Program Director at
[email protected].
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THANK YOU.
Contributions
SEPTEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2015
$10,000+
Minnesota State Arts Board
National Endowment for the Arts
$2,000 - $9,999
The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation /
Cargill MacMillan Jr. Family Foundation /
Mrs. Donna MacMillan
Ms. Mary Swanbeck Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Z. Jones
The Longview Foundation / Mary C. Dolan /
Fred and Eleanor Winston
Mari and Tom Lowe
$1,000 - $1,999
2 Anonymous Donors
Mr. Andrew Currie and Ms. Ames Sheldon
Mary C. Dolan
Mr. C. Curtis Dunnavan
The Head Family Foundation /
Martha M. Head
Mrs. Laura H. Miles
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart A. Nielsen
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE MEMBERSHIP, PROJECT, SPONSORSHIP, IN-KIND, CORPORATE, OPERATING AND
CAPITAL GIFTS OF $150 OR MORE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2015
The Quaker Hill Foundation, Inc. /
Ellen M. Wells
$500 - $999
Dr. Robert G. and Sally M. Hauser
Barbara McBurney
Andrea and George Michaelsen
Kathleen and David Michaelson
James and Caroline Schwert
Jill and Scott Wine
$150 - $499
Robert and Lisa Baumgartner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brenk
Ms. Lizbeth Brown
Dr. and Mrs. James Brownfield
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Donahoe
Ms. Elizabeth Dussol /
in memory of Pierre Dussol
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund /
Mrs. Bonnie Ronning
Christine and James Field
Ms. Pat Hoven
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hull
Ms. Linda Kollofski
Ms. Heather Mattera
The Minneapolis Foundation /
Ms. Terry Saario and Mr. Lee Lynch
Helen Morrison
Mr. Steve Pajor
Mr. Robert Savage
Anne and Brad Stapleton
Dennis and Amanda Walsh
Ms. Tara Sutton and Mr. Gary Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius W. Wiens
Ms. Donna R. Winberg
Foundation
Contributions
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund /
Mrs. Bonnie Ronning
The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation /
Cargill MacMillan Jr. Family Foundation /
Mrs. Donna MacMillan
The Head Family Foundation /
Martha M. Head
The Longview Foundation / Mary C. Dolan /
The Minneapolis Foundation /
Ms. Terry Saario and Mr. Lee Lynch
The Quaker Hill Foundation, Inc. /
Welcome and thank you to all new and renewing members
SPONSOR $250
Robert and Lisa Baumgartner
James and Teresa Brownfield
Mary C. Dolan
Dr. Robert G. and Sally M. Hauser
Heather Mattera
Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius W. Wiens
FRIENDS $150
Ms. Donna R. Winberg
FRIEND $100
Mr. John Alberg
Sandra and David Brown
Mr. and Ms. George C. Foulkes
Ms. Trish Gardiner
Robert and Linda Jodan
Leann and Mark Sand
Mr. Robert Savage
Mr. Donald C. Sherwood
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Spoden
Mr. Alan Shefland and
Ms. Pamela Ziegenhagen Shefland
Membership Benefits
$55 Basic Household Membership
($50 for Seniors – age 62+)
• 10 percent member discount on
classes for all household members
• Invitations to special exhibit
openings and events
• Eligibility to enter Members’ Show
and exhibits at Ridgedale Center
• Higher commissions on sales of
member exhibited art
• $10 discount on membership at the
Walker Art Center
• $100 discount on a workshop at the
Madeline Island School of the Arts
$100 Friend Membership
• All the benefits listed above, plus
coupon for free coffee and baked
good in the Café
$250 Sponsor Membership
• All the benefits listed above,
plus coupon for a free lunch for two
in the Café
$1000 Patron Membership
• All the benefits listed at left, plus free
use of the Henrietta Murphy Room
once a year
• Acknowledgement on our Patron’s
Plaque
All gifts of $150 a year or more are
acknowledged in the quarterly newsletter
and the annual report. All donors of
a cumulative total of $1,000 or more
during the year are honored on the
Patron’s Plaque in the main lobby.
Walker Art Center members receive
a $5 discount off a Minnetonka Center
for the Arts membership. MCFTA
members receive a $10 discount off
a Walker Art Center membership.
To join, renew or purchase your membership, call 952.473.7361, x. 16
or go to minnetonkaARTS.org and select MEMBERSHIPS.
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Memorial Contributions
In memory of Pierre Dussol /
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berman / Ms. Kerrianne
M. Blevins / Ms. Dorothy Boen / Mr. and
Mrs. Michael J. Brenk / Ms. Darcel
K. Brommer / Mrs. Beth Davis
Ms. Elizabeth Dussol / Ms. Diane M. Ethier
Mrs. Holly Gainer / Mr. and Mrs. R. Eugene
Wright / Ms. Bonnie J. Hagelberger
R. S. Hofstedt / Mr. Paul A. Jensen
Ms. Nancy J. Johnson / Mr. Kenneth D.
Larson / Ms. Jessie McShane / Tom and
Becky O’Brien / Ms. Diane Pearson
Ms. Betts Rogers / Mrs. Diane Sineps
Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Strand / Mr. and
Mrs. Steven R. Williams / Mr. and Mrs.
R. Eugene Wright
In memory of Holly Eiss /
Mr. and Mrs. R. Eugene Wright
In memory of Elaine Peterson /
Mrs. Karen Boynton
In-Kind Contributions
Ms. Pat Hoven
Barbara McBurney
Andrea and George Michaelsen
Ellen M. Wells
SEPTEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2015
BASIC $55
Terry and Linda Adams • Mr. Lorenzo Ariza
Margaret L. Bache-Wiig • Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Barnett • Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell P. Bartlett
Mr. Matthew Batzlaff • Ms. Cheryl Bazinet
Verilette and Jim Bell • Mrs. Beverly Bingham
Sarah Blackstone • Miss Nancy Bredeson
Ms. Donna C. Bretl • Mr. Brian Broughten
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bujold • Mr. David Bujold
Ms. Cynthia Busch • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Calengor • Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Callister
Ms. Jeannie Camosy and Mr. David Himebrook
Lani and Peter Carlson • Ms. Patty Carmody
Smith • Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Carples
Marilyn Chazin-Caldie and Patrick Caldie
Kathryn Childress • Ms. Nancy Dahlof
Mr. John Dale • Catherine DeMars and David
Cooley • Mr. and Mrs. Vic DePaulis
Ms. Dawn DeRijk • Mrs. Judy DeRoma
Ms. Nima Desai • Ms. Sabine Douellou
Ann M. Dryer • Ms. Sylvia Dudycha
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dvorak • Ms. Zoe Eckblad
Ms. June Egberg • Ms. Linda Engel-Moore
Ms. Faye Erickson • Ms. Susan W. Felix
Ms. Diana Frajman and Mr. Zvi Tatarka
Mr. Steven Getchell • Ms. Audrey Goldfarb
Ms. Val Gruber • Mr. and Ms. Eric L. Goullaud
Mrs. Stacey Graiziger • George and Barbara
Hagemann • Ms. Carol Hatcher • Mrs. Carol
Hebrink • Ms. Susanne Heck • Ms. Penne Holt
Ms. Jane Horgan • Ms. Amy Hubbard
Ms. Barbara Hum • Ms. Georgette Jabbour
Ms. Lori Jacobson • Ms. Barbara Jeffries
Ms. Patricia Jimenez • Ms. Laura S. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace R. Johnson • Barbara
Kellett • Arlene and Brian Kennedy
Mr. RJ Kern • Ms. Shelley Kerr and Mr. Dave
Cummings • Ms. Joan B. Knudtson
Ms. Revati Koratkar • Ms. Stephanie A. Kroeger
Ms. Lori Kroll • Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Larson
Mary and Jeff Leadholm • Denise and Bill
Leskinen • Ms. Pam Lillich • Ms. Carol
Malkinson • Ms. Susan Manro • Keiko and John
Martin • Ms. Elyse McKeown • Ms. Bobbie
McMonagle • Mrs. Aija Meehan • Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Meisel • Mr. David Metzger and Ms. Holly
Jepson • Ms. Catherine K. Meyer • Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Michaelis • Mrs. Cheryl Miller
Mr. Todd D. Miller and Mrs. Noelle C.
Payne-Miller • Mr. and Mrs. Emil Moffa
Ms. Pam Morris and Mr. Ross Carlson
Ms. Charlotte Mossmann • Mrs. Rachel Nash
Ms. Holly A. Nelson • Ms. Kathleen Nerud
Mrs. Emily Oberg • Mr. and Ms. Robert
A. Olson • Ms. Rhonda Omlie • Ms. Diane
Pearson • Mrs. Michelle M. Plombon
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Portmann • Ms. Linda
Reber and Mr. Clark Venzke • Ms. Michelle
Recke and Mr. Toshi Maeda • Mr. Frederick
Richter • Mrs. Diane Robinson • Judy and
Michael Rodewald • Mr. Andres Rodriguez
Ms. Betts Rogers • Ms. Ilse Paula J. Roosen
Mrs. Wendy Rosenblatt • Ms. Georgiana Ruzich
Mr. Kent Saleska • Ms. Sharon Salzl
Ms. Judith Schmeling • Ms. Kristina Schultz
Mrs. Sherry Sivo • Mrs. Lydia Sponslier
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Struyk • Ms. Carrie
Svendahl • Robin and Tim Tierney
Ms. Risa Tritabaugh • Mr. and Dr. Mitchell
Trockman • Mrs. Michelle Troxel
Mrs. Kate Van Horne • Art and Nancy Weeks
Ms. Deborah Weldele • Mr. Richard Werner
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BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Kathleen Michaelson
“My father always said you don’t retire from something,
you retire to something,” says Kathleen Michaelson as she
enters her second year on the Minnetonka Center for the
Arts’ Board of Directors. Considering retirement as her
third career, Kathleen keeps current, attending seminars
and staying involved with professional groups. She applies
these new skills with those acquired in her first career
as a banker and her second career in nonprofit
leadership in her service on the Board of Directors.
“Kathy’s past role as Director of Finance for the Minnesota
Humanities Commission makes her a valuable asset to
the board,” says Executive Director Roxanne Heaton.
“I appreciate the relevant information and industry trends
she shares with me and her perspective as an experienced
nonprofit professional.”
Considering the severity of the last economic downturn,
Kathleen is impressed with how well the Minnetonka
Center for the Arts navigated those years. “Some didn’t
make it, but the Art Center weathered it with a core
group of staff, students and community partners,”
says Kathleen. “Now we can look ahead and start on
the vision for the next 20-30 years. What I hope is that
the Art Center continues to grow its programs because
the visual arts are so important to us as emotionally
healthy individuals.”
She also applauds the exhibits program, which offers
a wide range of free exhibits in the Art Center gallery,
thoughout the building and at Ridgedale Center, because
it attracts diverse audiences and makes visual arts
accessible on a very broad scale.
With an undergraduate degree in design and a passion
for quilting, Kathleen has practiced sketching, painting
and weaving at different points in her life. With two grown
children and two grandchildren, she currently lives in
Chaska with her husband who is a senior site supervisor
for Habitat for Humanity.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Melinda Alves
It’s time to come back to the Art Center Café! Under new
management since last April, Chef Melinda Alves shares
her culinary creativity in a deliciously varied new menu
each week, all made fresh from scratch.
A graduate of culinary arts from St. Paul College, Melinda
managed Café Bon Appétit at the Minnesota History
Center for four years. Melinda developed great organization
skills and honed her focus on flavor as she planned weekly
menus that included vegan and other dietary options,
managed the kitchen and controlled costs.
“It was my first management position out of culinary school
and a really good base because Bon Appétit expects you to
make everything from scratch. If you don’t know how to
make it, you better learn or find a recipe fast!” says Melinda.
Everyone in Melinda’s family cooks, and both her grandfathers
were butchers. Love of food and flavor runs in the family
but also surrounds her with critics, she admits ruefully.
Perhaps that’s why she loves the Art Center’s community
of artists so much. “Artists seem to appreciate it when a
plate looks pretty and that’s really gratifying,” she says.
The freedom and flexibility of a changing menu lets
Melinda be inspired by what’s fresh at the grocery store
or farmers markets. For students, here for weekly classes,
it provides something new to look forward to. While
standard deli-style sandwiches are always available,
each week’s menu includes a hearty, hot entrée plus
a homemade soup, feature sandwich and salad that
may be enjoyed individually or paired in any combination.
And then to top it off, there are the fresh-baked muffins
and cookies!
“I want the Art Center Café to be a place you can find
something really good to eat no matter what your dietary
restrictions,” says Melinda. “Ultimately, I want the food to
match the level of quality that the Art Center delivers across
the board.”
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Leo Lionni
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duct tape art
12 CLAY CAMPS
Favorite Film Fridays
Native American Arts
fashion design
Anime
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Spring 2016 Class Schedule
Calligraphy
SPRING I
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
E52316
Pointed Pen Calligraphy
Italic Calligraphy NEW!
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Ceramics
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Beginning and Continuing with Clay
Pottery in the Making
Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
Ceramic Sculpture
Garden Totems NEW!
Pottery in the Making
Clay Techniques and the Artistic Process
Clay: Form and Surface
Functional Earthenware: Building a Surface
Soda Firing: An Introduction
Stoneware and Porcelain
Drawing
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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E40216
Drawing Basics: A Friendly Introduction [CORE CLASS]
Perspective Drawing NEW!
Figure/Life Drawing
Contemporary Botanicals I and II
Contemporary Botanicals I
Pen and Ink NEW!
Pen and Ink NEW!
Fiber Arts
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Beginning Weaving
Intermediate Weaving
Inkle Loom Weaving
Wednesday Weaving
Primitive Rug Hooking NEW!
Weaving on Table Looms NEW!
Glass & Jewelry
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Vibrant Glass Creations
Glorious Glass
Silversmithing and Jewelry Design
Forged and Knotted Jewelry
Lecture
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Painting
(Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Mixed-Media)
E48016
D40216
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Contemporary Abstract Painting
Intermediate/Advanced Painting Studio
Pastel Landscape
Beginning/Intermediate Painting Studio
All Levels Painting Studio
Flower Painting in French
Making Color Sing NEW!
Oil and Acrylic Techniques
Landscape Painting in Oil or Acrylic
Animal Portraits NEW!
Draw and Paint from Photos NEW!
Essential Techniques in Oil and Acrylics
Introduction to Painting [CORE CLASS]
Painting (Watercolor)
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Bowman
Persell
Persell
Catt
Catt
Persell
Miller
Miller
Pavelka
Persell
Bowman/Persell
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ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
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12
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Lauber-Westover
Garder
Stommes
Galloway
Galloway
Garder
Garder
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ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
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PAGE
Standing Out in a Juried Show
13
PAGE
NEW!
Wet-into-Wet Watercolor
Color Confidence in Watercolor
Watercolor Elements: Sunrises and Sunsets
Landscape and Color NEW!
Watercolor Portraits NEW!
Contemporary Botanicals I and II
Contemporary Botanicals II
Radiant Landscapes NEW!
Continuing Watercolor III
Continuing Watercolor II
Introduction to Watercolor
Continuing Watercolor I
Evening Watercolor NEW!
Capturing Water in Watercolor NEW!
Watercolors in Bloom
NEW!
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
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MacDonald
MacDonald
Bestler
Bestler
Bestler
Bestler
Lausen
Bestler
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
Richman
Odland
Kath
Odland
Odland
Coppin
Coppin
Calengor
Combs
Thompson
Thompson
Kroul
Kroul
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Galloway
Hearding
Galloway
Hearding
Kandiko
Galloway
Galloway
Kandiko
Hearding/Galloway
Hearding/Galloway
Muzzy
Muzzy
Muzzy
Hearding
Hearding
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Bowman
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
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Petron
Saathoff
Juelich
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
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SPRING 2016 / Register at minnetonkaARTS.org or call 952.473.7361, x. 16 / Register one week or more before class start!
Spring 2016 Class Schedule
Photography
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Photography: Voice and Vision NEW!
Intermediate Digital Photography
Lightroom Fundamentals
Making Photographs
Abstract Digital Photography NEW!
Advanced Beginner Digital Photography
Beginning Digital Photography
Sculpture
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Figurative Sculpture
Advanced Welded Sculpture
Beginning/Intermediate Welded Sculpture
Stone Carving Beginning/Intermediate
Metal Sculpture from Found Objects
Bronze Casting
Evening Stone Carving
Bronze Casting
Stone Carving Beginning/Intermediate
Intro to Sculpture and 3-D Design NEW!
Workshops
for Adults
SPRING I
SPRING II
CLASS TITLE (sorted by class date)
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Workshops
for Families
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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SPRING II
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Children and Teens
SPRING I
SPRING II
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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The Art of Quilling
Painting Shiny Objects NEW!
Intro to Framing and Mat Cutting NEW!
Jewelry Design - Thinking in Layers NEW!
The Art of Collage NEW!
Joy of Felting: Lattice Scarf NEW!
Glass Mosaics NEW!
Joy of Felting: Vessels NEW!
Sculptural Collage NEW!
Joy of Felting: Nuno Table Runner NEW!
NEW!
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CLASS TITLE (sorted by class date)
Clay Pet Parade (Ages 5+ with Adult)
Gorgeous Glass Jewelry (Ages 10 and up)
Sandpainting Sampler (Ages 8 and up) NEW!
Gorgeous Glass Circles (Ages 10 and up) NEW!
Gorgeous Glass Spring Trinkets (Ages 10 and up)
Ceramic Garden (Ages 5+ with Adult)
Printmaking Sampler (Ages 5+ with Adult)
Gorgeous Glass Mosaic (Ages 10 and up)
CLASS TITLE (sorted by age)
Painting Basics (Ages 6-10)
Youth Drawing Studio (Ages 6-10)
Multi-Media Expo (Ages 6-10)
Felted Wool Headband (Ages 8+) NEW!
Stone Carving for Kids (Ages 10-14)
Clay Surface Design (Ages 10-15)
Monster Pillows (Ages 10+) NEW!
Crochet Animal Collage (Ages 10+) NEW!
Tween Drawing Studio (Ages 11-16)
The Art of Pewter Casting (Ages 13-17) NEW!
Teen Welding (Ages 13-17)
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ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
Groton
Beihl
Shefland
Beihl
Beihl
Shefland
Shefland
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Art Center Faculty
Nelson
Varley
Lyman
Meisel
Currie
Leeman
Currie
Lyman
Del Valle
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Furuseth/Nguyen
Hearding
Kandiko
Saathoff
Axelson
Granbeck
Vogl
Granbeck
Carmody Smith
Granbeck
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Catt
Petron
Maheshwari
Petron
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Catt
Maheshwari
Petron
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR
Buck
Odland
Aaron
Stice
Picos
Petron
Stice
Stice
Odland
Varley
Varley
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Welcome these Artist-Instructors: Jeanne Aaron, Mary Axelson, Virginia Buck, Yousif Del Valle, Aaron Furuseth, Doug Garder, Leslie Granbeck,
Bonnie Lauber-Westover, Shakun Maheshwari, Anh Nguyen and Julie Vogl.
See page 22 for Artist-Instructor bios
Art Center Hours: M, W, F, Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / T, Th 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. / Sun. closed
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CALLIGRAPHY
POINTED PEN
CALLIGRAPHY
Kristine MacDonald
Skill level: ALL
Make your writing beautiful whether
addressing cards or adding poetry to your
paintings. In this class you will learn
Copperplate script, a style of calligraphy
that gets its unique look from a flexible,
pointed pen nib that allows variation in
thickness through pressure and release.
Begin by learning the lovely traditional
Copperplate letter forms and then push
them into the 21st century by altering the
letter shapes to make them funky and
current. Materials included.
ITALIC CALLIGRAPHY
Kristine MacDonald
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Explore the beautiful art of calligraphy
using a broad-edged dip pen that gives
sumptuous thicks and thins to the letters
as you write. In this beginning class, learn
the italic style that you can use to create
elegant invitations, stunning cards and
envelopes. Materials included.
Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up
E52316 Thursdays, April 28 - June 9
(7 sessions) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$151 Members / $166 Non-member
D52216
Thursdays, March 3 - April 21
(7 sessions) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
No class on March 24
$151 Members / $166 Non-members
Robert Bowman
Skill level: ALL
This course combines basic throwing and
handbuilding techniques for beginners
with more advanced techniques and
individualized instruction for continuing
students. Demonstrations and discussions
will complement the hands-on
experiences, and we’ll explore a variety of
firing methods for finishing our work.
D90316 Mondays, February 29 - April 18
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E90316
Mondays, April 25 - June 13
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on May 30
CLAY TECHNIQUES AND
THE ARTISTIC PROCESS
Beginners receive an introduction to
basic throwing techniques and forms,
while intermediate students expand their
technical abilities and their understanding
of ceramic form through demos,
discussions and critiques. High-fire, raku
and soda firing will be explored.
Enhance design aesthetics and improve
your artist’s eye in this class that will
expand your clay vocabulary and take
your ceramic skills to the next level. You’ll
create a wide range of pieces from tabletop
wares such as cups, plates and teapots to
large vases and planters. You’ll explore
glazing techniques to better express the
line and form of the finished piece and as
a class share creative insights to nurture
critical thinking about pottery. All skill
levels are welcome to join.
Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL
D90016 Tuesdays, March 1 - April 19
(8 sessions) 6 - 9 p.m.
Krissy Catt
Skill level: ALL
In this off the wheel class, students
will have fun with figurative (animal
or human), abstract or realistic forms
and learn about interior structure and
proper architecture for ceramic sculpture.
Students may pursue their own direction
with instructor support or be given step by
step guidance to complete their projects.
The creative possibilities are endless!
POTTERY IN THE MAKING
Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL
This class is for beginners and advanced
potters alike. Beginners will be
introduced to the potter’s wheel as well as
handbuilding. Experienced students will
work with the instructor to develop their
own projects. High-fire, raku and soda
firing will be explored.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
D90616 Thursdays, March 3 - April 21
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E90516 Tuesdays, April 26 - June 14
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring a Towel. Info for new ceramics students.
Clay and tools are available for purchase at the Art Center. During the
first class, your instructor will show you what you need. Materials are
not included in the class price unless stated. Firing fees are extra and
purchased based on the size of each piece. Bring a towel and wear
clothes that can get muddy.
Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
CERAMICS
BEGINNING AND
CONTINUING WITH CLAY
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
POTTERY
D94416
Wednesdays, March 2 - April 20
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E94416 Wednesdays, April 27 - June 15
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
GARDEN TOTEMS
Krissy Catt
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Make a one of a kind totem for your garden
or home. Starting with a sturdy cement
base, you will use a variety of handbuilding
techniques to create modular pieces that
stack into a decorative sculpture. You will
work on surface decoration and ways to
create texture to add visual interest to
your piece. Come with ideas for a theme
or Google “ceramic totem images” for
inspiration. Totems stand between three
to five feet when completed.
E96516
Thursdays, April 28 - June 9
No class on May 5
CLAY: FORM AND SURFACE
Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL
Make your Thursday evenings fun and
creative in this relaxed potter’s wheel
class! Instructor demonstrations will
show you how to create cups, bowls,
plates, vases, lidded jars and teapots.
Individual attention will help you develop
your skills. Some projects include hand
construction and altering techniques. This
class is designed for students with some
experience and ambitious beginners. All
tableware is finished in a high-fire kiln for
food-safe use at home.
E97616
No class on May 5
D94116
(7 sessions) 1:30 - 4 p.m.
E94116
Wednesdays, April 27 - June 15
(8 sessions) 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Ceramic sculptures by Krissy Catt
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FUNCTIONAL
EARTHENWARE:
BUILDING A SURFACE
Kristin Pavelka
Skill level: AB, I, AD
Earthenware clay is forgiving, the low-fire
color palette is infinite and the firings are
economical, making this type of pottery
creative, easy and accesible! Explore
multiple ways to build up interesting
surfaces during each stage of the making
process: wet, leatherhard and bisque.
You will learn a variety of slip decorating
techniques, how terra sigillata can enhance
the surfaces and how to layer glaze to
create depth. In the last class, we discuss
the finished pots, providing good feedback
and ideas. Both wheel-throwers and
handbuilders welcome. While geared to
earthenware, the techniques in this course
will benefit ceramicists working in all firing
ranges and clay varieties.
STONEWARE AND
PORCELAIN
Lee Persell/Robert Bowman
Skill level: ALL
Beginners learn the basics of working with
stoneware or porcelain on the potter’s
wheel while intermediate and advanced
students expand their skills. Handbuilding
projects will be presented. Class includes
demos, critiques and an opportunity to try
soda- and raku-firing techniques.
D91816 Saturdays, March 5 - April 23
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
E91816
Saturdays, April 30 - June 18
(7 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
No class on May 28
D91516 Fridays, March 4 - April 15
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E91516
Bonnie Lauber-Westover
Skill level: B, AB
Drawing is a foundational skill for all
two-dimensional art. Specific exercises will
teach you to express yourself and capture
the world around you. Each week focuses
on a new approach to seeing and drawing
helping you build a visual vocabulary. You
willl try various media, look at successful
drawings, have fun and gain confidence
in your own work. Great for beginners as
well as those who wish to brush up on their
skills. Request a materials list from the
Registrar.
Learn about soda kiln firing and how it
differs from regular gas firings. Class one
will explore design, clay choice and the use
of slips, stains, flashing slips and glazes.
In class two, you will learn how to prepare
and load the kiln with a discussion of the
firing process. On the last day, you will
unload the kiln to see the results with
a final critique and recap of the firing.
Hands-on kiln prep and cleaning will add
to your understanding. You will leave with
test tiles that will help you create future
soda-fired projects.
Fridays, March 18 - April 8
(3 sessions) 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Last class is 1 - 4 p.m.
Carved bowls by Bob Bowman
Porcelain lidded jar by Ernest
Miller (top) and samples from
a soda firing (bottom)
Audrey Stommes
Skill level: ALL
Learn how to draw the nude figure. This
class focuses on drawing the energy of the
pose, learning the structure of the human
form and techniques to obtain accuracy.
You will learn methods of using line
weight, light and shadow to depict form.
There will be fast gesture drawings and
longer poses. Bring charcoal and a pad of
paper to the first class. Request a materials
list from the Registrar. Model fee included.
(8 sessions) 9 a.m. - Noon
(8 sessions) 6 - 8:30 p.m.
No class on May 30
NEW!
Douglas Garder
NEW!
FIGURE/LIFE DRAWING
(8 sessions) 6 - 8:30 p.m.
PERSPECTIVE
DRAWING
SODA FIRING:
AN INTRODUCTION
D90416
DRAWING BASICS: A
FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION
[CORE CLASS]
E42216
Fridays, April 29 - June 17
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lee Persell
Skill level: AB, I
DRAWING
During the Italian Renaissance, artists
begin using linear perspective in their work
to create the illusion of three dimensions.
Learn how to draw a room in one point
perspective. Then discover the architectural
nuances of drawing a dream house or
cityscape in two-point perspective. The
concepts of vanishing points, convergence,
horizon line and diminution of scale will
be discussed. Lots of demonstrations.
Bring a photo to work from, clear ruler,
eraser, pencils and white drawing paper.
PEN AND INK
Douglas Garder
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Do you like fine line work, like Albrecht
Durer’s engravings or Rembrandt’s
etchings? Explore the nuances of drawing
with a variety of steel pen nibs on white
paper to create graphically concise images
using stippling and cross-hatching to
build tonal variations. Perhaps add a light
wash of watercolor at the end to perk it
up! Many demonstrations. Bring photos
to work from, a Speedball pen and ink
set with a variety of nibs, black India
waterproof ink, white drawing paper and
plenty of patience!
D40216 Wednesdays, March 30 - April 20
E40216 Fridays, April 29 - May 20
E44516
No class on May 30
Glacier Park boardwalk drawing by Douglas Garder
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CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICALS I AND II
CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICALS I
This is a refresher class in the precise
work of botanical painting and drawing.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
students are all welcome and instruction
will vary by skill level. Intermediate and
advanced students should bring their
own subject matter. Beginners will be
provided with specific subjects. Students
may use graphite, colored pencil
and/or watercolor. This class will help
you learn to see your subject in more
detail and understand the transition
from botanical illustration to fine art.
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent.
Continue your botanical studies with
Contemporary Botanicals II (page 16).
Learn how to draw and paint botanical
subjects in the contemporary American
style. Beginning students will draw a leaf
focusing on contours and vein structure,
moving on to twigs and seedpods. Intermediate students will select a botanical
subject and work on process drawings,
composition, value development and/or an
introduction of botanical painting. Explore
colored pencils if interested. The instructor will introduce methods, techniques
and design as needed. New students please
request a materials list from the Registrar.
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent.
Continue your botanical studies with
Contemporary Botanicals II (page 16).
(4 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Suzanne Galloway
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: AB, I
See also Draw and Paint From Photos on page 15
INKLE LOOM WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: B, AB, I
Inkle looms are small, portable looms that
allow the weaver to make belts, headbands,
bookmarks and other long, narrow pieces
that can be used as trim or strips for larger
projects. Using Art Center looms, you will
learn to set up the loom and various inkle
loom techniques for weaving increasingly
complex projects.
E71816
Tuesdays, April 26 - June 14
WEDNESDAY WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: AD
For people who can warp looms and read
drafts independently. This class studies
more complex weave structures and
often spends one portion studying a new
weave structure, followed by individual
exploration into a project of choice.
Designing using a computer program is
also covered.
FIBER ARTS
BEGINNING WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: B, AB
INTERMEDIATE WEAVING
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: I
This class introduces the pleasures of
hand weaving. Using Art Center looms,
you will learn all about setting up and
weaving a small project. New weavers may
make scarves, table linens, bags or other
interesting objects. Both beginners and
those wanting to refresh their weaving
skills are welcome in this group. An
additional $14 materials fee plus tax will be
collected from first-time students.
In this class, students continue their
exploration of weave structures. The
projects and lessons are more challenging
and will lead the weaver down a
pleasurable path of learning. You will
become more confident in setting up
the loom and making the ideas in your
imagination become real. You’ll receive
help with your projects and experience
weaving on a variety of looms.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E73016
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on May 30
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PRIMITIVE
RUG HOOKING
NEW!
Laurie Lausen
Skill level: ALL
Discover the age-old craft of creating
whimsical rugs using fabric strips and a
simple hook. You will learn the basics of
rug hooking: design techniques including
transfer methods, color planning and
wool preparation, a variety of finishing
techniques, and the rich traditions behind
this folkart. Beginning students will
work on creating a small mat using one
of a variety of kit choices, which can be
purchased at the first class. Experienced
students will work on their own designs
and may bring a project in process.
Request a materials list from the Registrar.
Beginners’ kit is an additional $20 plus tax.
E71016
WEAVING ON
TABLE LOOMS
NEW!
Traudi Bestler
Skill level: ALL
Easy to learn on and use anywhere, table
looms are extremely popular with many
of today’s weavers. Beginning weavers
will learn how to set up the loom and
weave a small project such as a scarf or
table runner. Intermediate weavers will be
instructed on a more challenging project.
(4 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E72016 Thursdays, April 28 - May 19
(4 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
See also Joy of Felting: Lattice Scarf, Felted Vessels and Nuno Table
Runner on page 20.
Happy Garden, a tapestry by Traudi Bestler
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GLASS
VIBRANT GLASS CREATIONS
Karen Graham
Skill level: ALL
Have fun creating beautiful fused glass art
projects, such as small plates, bowls, tiles,
cheese boards and jewelry in this class
designed for all levels. Beginning students
will learn the basics of glass cutting, design,
safety, fusing and kiln use. Advanced
students have opportunities to learn more
complex techniques and gain a better
understanding of firing programs for more
intricate projects. Students may also work
on their own projects. Enjoy learning new
techniques and creating colorful art for
you and your home! Tools and a variety
of materials are provided.
LECTURE
GLORIOUS GLASS
Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL
Add color and light to your life with fused
glass! This class is appropriate for all
experience levels. Beginners will explore
the basics of glass fusing: cutting, shaping,
layering and working with decorative
embellishments. Experienced students
may explore more advanced techniques,
intricate designs, or focus in a specific area,
such as jewelry or mosaic. Projects may
include wall hangings, plates, bowls, tiles,
jewelry and other decorative or functional
pieces. Tools and a variety of materials are
provided.
See also Glass Mosaics and Sculptural Collage on page 19.
STANDING OUT
IN A JURIED SHOW
Robert Bowman
Skill level: ALL
Interested in getting your work into a
juried art event? Want to know more
about how to prepare and submit your
work for exhibition? Join Exhibits Director
Bob Bowman for a group discussion on
submitting work for shows, and preparing
and presenting your art. He’ll share
insights gleaned from years of watching
jurors select shows, as well as his own
curating experiences. We’ll tour the
Members’ Juried Show and discuss how
different pieces function in the context
of an exhibit. (Please note: we will not be
critiquing individual work in the Members’
Show; we will use the show as a departure
point for our discussion.)
E332L16 Thursday, June 16
(1 session) 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
PAINTING
SILVERSMITHING AND
JEWELRY DESIGN
FORGED AND KNOTTED
JEWELRY
Learn to work with silver and other metals
to create fine jewelry by exploring metal
fabrications, soldering, stone setting, cold
connections and many more techniques.
Beginners will be guided through basic
techniques and can expect to complete at
least one project by the end of the course.
Advanced students will expand their skills
and hone their designs working with the
instructor’s guidance. We will also discuss
the essential equipment to continue work
outside of the classroom. Bring a sketchbook! Most materials provided.
Learn traditional forging and knotting
skills to make pendants, bracelets,
necklaces or other small sculptural forms.
You will be exposed to both art forms:
1) forging – the art of heating, pounding
and shaping metal into different designs
– and 2) marlinspike knotting – braiding
techniques used on whaling ships to create
both functional and decorative knottedworks out of leather, hemp, or other
fibers. You may choose to focus on one art
form or continue to work on both. Some
materials included, additional project
materials to be purchased by the student.
Danny Saathoff
Skill level: ALL
Andy Juelich
Skill level: ALL
See also Intro to Framing and
Mat Cutting on page 19.
(Oils, Acrylics, Pastels and Mixed-Media)
CONTEMPORARY
ABSTRACT PAINTING
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
PAINTING STUDIO
This course presents contemporary abstract
painting in acrylic or oil with an emphasis
on formal aspects: color, composition and
value. You will expand your knowledge of
medium and techniques, while developing
your personal style. Students work at their
own pace on a series of abstract paintings.
New students, please request a materials
list from the Registrar.
Understand more about the process of
making art and developing personal style
using oil, acrylic or watercolor. Work at
your own pace with individual instruction
in this open studio format class. Bring
paints, brushes and painting surface to the
first class.
D41416
Tuesdays, March 1 - April 19
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E41416
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ellen Richman
Skill level: ALL
JEWELRY
2014 Members’ Juried Show
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E40616
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on May 30
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: I, AD
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9 p.m.
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9 p.m.
D93816
(7 sessions) 9 -11:30 a.m.
(8 sessions) 9 -11:30 a.m.
See also Jewelry Design - Thinking in Layers on page 19.
Moonlight, a painting by Dorothy Odland
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PASTEL LANDSCAPE
Cynthia Kath
The focus of this class is to understand
pastels and help you find, trust and enrich
your own artistic voice through this
wonderful medium. Study the techniques
of master artists to learn how value,
composition, style and color turn into
great works of art. Discover the luminosity
of this pure pigment and capture the spirit
of pastels. Request a materials list from the
Registrar.
ALL LEVELS PAINTING
STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: ALL
Enjoy a relaxed painting atmosphere in
this evening studio format class. Learn
basics or brush up on rusty skills. Work in
oil, acrylic or watercolor to explore color
and personal style. Work at your own pace
with individual instruction. Bring paints,
brushes and painting surface to the first
class.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E47516
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on May 17
PAINTING STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
Learn the basics or brush up on rusty
skills. Work in oil, acrylic or watercolor to
explore color and personal style. Work at
your own pace with individual instruction
in this open studio format class. Bring
paints, brushes and painting surface to the
first class.
E41516
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
E41616
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
FLOWER PAINTING
IN FRENCH
Michèle Coppin
Skill level: ALL
MAKING COLOR SING
Michèle Coppin
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
IN OIL OR ACRYLIC
Michele Combs
Skill level: ALL
“Some painters transform the sun into a
yellow spot. Others transform a yellow
spot into the sun.” (Pablo Picasso) Color is
at the heart of painting – a tool, a subject,
an inspiration, a passion. It is the essence
of landscapes, mood and our perception
of the physical world. In this class you
will use oil or acrylic paints to mix colors
while exploring color theory, composition,
perception and strategies for application.
Make color your friend and ally forever.
Paint a location you love and focus on
achieving a sense of place. Bring a photo
or a painted study of a beloved scene.
Michele will work individually with you
in planning and executing your image.
Your skills in composition, color/palette
development and general artistry will be
enhanced. Work at your own pace and find
your personal expression. Bring your oil or
acrylic paints and painting surface to the
first class.
E42816 Wednesdays, May 11 - June 15
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
OIL AND ACRYLIC
TECHNIQUES
E48116
Jerry Calengor
Come relax and paint flowers surrounded
by colorful blooms and a French ambiance.
Celebrate spring as you listen to French
music and enjoy the color (des couleurs)
and fragrance of fresh cut flowers (les
fleurs) while capturing their beauty in art.
Speak in French or learn a few French
words to add to the atmosphere. Bring
your paint or pastel materials. Beginners,
request a material list from the Registrar.
Beret optional.
This class will explore every artist’s
dilemma: how subject matter and its
selection are the core of a successful end
piece. Working in oils or acrylics, we
will look at how subject matter can be
manipulated to enhance the success of
a final piece without losing its original
perspective. This will be done by looking at
the painting within the painting to explore
potential patterns and shapes that can
evolve into your final interpretation of the
subject chosen.
D44716 Wednesdays, March 2 - 30
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
Tracie Thompson
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Learn to create lively portraits of your
favorite animals – all breeds and species
welcome. Start by learning to transfer a
pet or animal photo to a canvas and how
to draw animal anatomy with attention to
capturing character and expression. You
will learn to mix acrylic paints to create
colors that work (even if your subject
is jet black) and use brush strokes to
make rich textures from fur to feathers.
Experience helpful but not required. Lots
of demonstrations and painting time
provided. Request a materials list from the
Registrar.
D48316
E48316
Flower painting in French with Michèle Coppin
NEW!
$225 Members/ $250 Non-members
$225 Members/ $250 Non-members
Wayzata Landscape by Jerry Calengor
DRAW AND PAINT
FROM PHOTOS
NEW!
Tracie Thompson
Skill level: ALL
INTRODUCTION TO
PAINTING [CORE CLASS]
Keren Kroul
Skill level: ALL
Artistically reproduce your favorite photos
and turn them into beautiful drawings
and paintings using pens, pencils and
watercolor or acrylic paints. You will
learn how to transfer images onto a
canvas and how to think about the overall
composition including editing and adding
elements that will improve the final piece.
Lots of demonstrations and working
time provided. Great for beginning and
intermediate students. Request a materials
list from the Registrar. Bring five photos to
the first class.
This class is a point of entry for beginners
and advanced beginners to acrylic or oil
painting. You will build a strong
foundation for artistic development by
learning about materials and painting
techniques. You will explore the aesthetic
quality of paint in regard to surface, depth,
color, composition and application and
gain experience working directly from
observation. Request a materials list from
the Registrar.
E43516 Fridays, April 29 - June 3
(6 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PAINTING
(Watercolors)
WET-INTO-WET
WATERCOLOR
LANDSCAPE AND
COLOR
Do you want your watercolors to look a
little more spontaneous? Do you want
to loosen up your style? Then this class
is for you! We will work each week on
different types of wet-into-wet techniques
that will help you rediscover the beauty
of watercolor painting with a strong
emphasis on value. Bring an enthusiasm
for discovery and your regular watercolor
supplies.
This class will focus on using color and
composition to create more dynamic
watercolor landscapes. Using color theory
basics and creative color schemes, students
will learn how to move past local color and
use more expressive color in the landscape.
All levels welcome. Experience with color
theory will be helpful. This is a great next
step from the Color Confidence classes.
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: I AD
NEW!
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: ALL
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
E41016
(8 sessions) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
D45316 Tuesdays, April 5 - 19
(3 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
COLOR CONFIDENCE IN
WATERCOLOR
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: ALL
ESSENTIAL
NEW!
TECHNIQUES IN
OIL AND ACRYLICS
Learn to mix clean, vibrant color without
fear or hesitation in this confidencebuilding watercolor class! Explore concepts
of color value, intensity and temperature
and practice color mixing and application.
We’ll move beyond basic color theory
and explore structured color schemes,
strengthening color knowledge. You will
learn strategies to paint for greater visual
impact. We’ll focus on quick color sketch
exercises to understand concepts rather
than completed paintings. Request a
materials list from the Registrar.
Keren Kroul
Skill level: ALL
There are many different ways of applying
oil and acrylic paint. Each method
distinctly affects the final painting. In
this class, you will explore four painting
techniques: impasto (thick layers), glazing
(thin layers), stippling (dots) and blending
(soft edges). This is a great starter class
to learn or refresher class to brush up on
these basic techniques. Request a materials
list from the Registrar.
(8 sessions) 1:30 - 4 p.m.
WATERCOLOR
PORTRAITS
NEW!
Georgia Kandiko
Skill level: B, AB
Learn to capture likeness in watercolor.
Positive and negative painting, colorful
washes, glazing, and (yes!) splattering will
be employed to achieve amazing results
capturing the appearance of your favorite
people or pets. Using your references, or
those supplied by the instructor, you will
learn skills and techniques to create beautiful watercolor portraits.
Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and Up
(4 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
D44116 Fridays, March 4 - 25
(4 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A sample from Essential
Techniques in Oil and Acrylics
by student Kevin Komadina
D42716 Tuesdays, March 1 - 29
CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICALS I AND II
WATERCOLOR ELEMENTS:
SUNRISES
NEW!
AND SUNSETS
This is a refresher class in the precise
work of botanical painting and drawing.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
students are all welcome and instruction
will vary by skill level. Intermediate and
advanced students should bring their own
subject matter. Beginners will be provided
with specific subjects. Students may use
graphite, colored pencil and/or watercolor.
This class will help you learn to see your
subject in more detail and understand the
transition from botanical illustration to
fine art.
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: AB, I
This class will focus on the elements
of sunrises, sunsets and clouds with
exercises and demonstrations using
various watercolor techniques. This is a
great class for Continuing Watercolor I and
II students to brush up on some watercolor
basics. You will complete at least one small
painting using the “element of the week.”
The instructor will provide lots of
one-on-one coaching and positive feeback.
Bring your enthusiasm and your regular
watercolor supplies including a sturdy
board for painting, 140 lb. cold press
paper, paints, brushes and paper towels.
Suzanne Galloway
(4 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Portrait of Queen Ruby Cat by Tracie Thompson
D44416 Tuesdays, April 5 - 19
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CONTEMPORARY
BOTANICALS II
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: I, AD
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR II
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR I
WATERCOLORS
IN BLOOM
Continue developing skills and personal
expression in a course that encourages exploration while increasing familiarity with
watercolor techniques through instructor
demonstration. General emphasis will
be on individual confidence and growth.
Bring supplies to the first class. Prerequisite:
Continuing Watercolor I or equivalent or
instructor’s permission.
Keep building on the basic skills learned in
the Introduction to Watercolor class and
continue your exploration into the unique
properties of watercolor. You will paint
from a still life set up, create thumbnails
and learn about composition, edges, cool
and warm colors and aerial perspective. A
variety of techniques will be discussed and
demonstrated. Bring supplies to the first
class. Prerequisite: any beginning watercolor class.
Anticipating the first blooms of spring,
you will use concepts of value, temperature
and intensity contrast to add drama and
interest to floral paintings. Class topics will
include cropping for better compositions,
creating contrast, painting white flowers,
negative space painting, watercolor pouring techniques, mixing darks and making
color choices. Request a materials list from
the Registrar.
Catherine Hearding/
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: I
This class is designed for intermediate to
advanced watercolor painters to pursue
individual projects in the American style
of botanical painting. Each student will
select a botanical subject and develop their
painting process through plant selection,
process drawings, composition and color
and value development with guidance from
the instructor. The instructor will introduce
painting methods, techniques, design and
current literature as needed. There will be an
opportunity to explore painting on vellum
for interested students. Bring your watercolor
supplies and hot-pressed paper. Prerequisite:
Some watercolor painting experience or
Contemporary Botanicals I (page 12).
Sandra Muzzy
Skill level: AB
Catherine Hearding
D42616
Catherine Hearding
E42616
Suzanne Galloway
E45116
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
RADIANT
LANDSCAPES
NEW!
Georgia Kandiko
Make your watercolor landscapes pop!
Each class will explore a new aspect of
painting exciting watercolor landscapes.
Working wet-into-wet, wet-on-dry,
charging color into washes, using masking
techniques and employing fun ways to
apply paint will all enhance your skills and
confidence. Request a materials list from
the Registrar.
CONTINUING
WATERCOLOR III
Catherine Hearding/
Suzanne Galloway
Skill level: I, AD
NEW!
INTRODUCTION
TO WATERCOLOR
Sandra Muzzy
Skill level: ALL
Welcome to watercolor! Explore the
unique characteristics of watercolor
painting starting with discussions and
demonstrations on selecting, preparing
and using watercolor paints, paper and
brushes. You’ll learn how to create a wash
(a very basic but essential watercolor skill)
and explore terms and techniques such as
“wet on wet,” “wet on dry” and “dry on
dry.” You’ll learn how to create a value
scale and monochromatic value study and
practice strategies for incorporating these
techniques into a painting. Color theory,
the color wheel, composition and design
elements, textures and how to incorporate
pen and ink into our paintings will also be
discussed. Materials list will be provided at
the first class.
EVENING
WATERCOLOR
NEW!
Sandra Muzzy
Skill level: ALL
Treat yourself to a fun, enjoyable class that
will bring out your creativity. You’ll enjoy
relaxed evenings painting the blooms of
the coming season. Although watercolor
will be will be the primary medium,
we will play with a variety of products
including ink, colored pencil and gouache.
A variety of techniques will be discussed
and demonstrated. Previous watercolor
experience helpful but not necessary.
(6 sessions) 6 - 8:30 p.m.
D42916 Fridays, March 25 - April 15
(4 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
CAPTURING WATER
NEW!
IN WATERCOLOR
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: I, AD
Water, whether it’s still or moving, is one
of the most difficult things to paint, but
endlessly fascinating. Come learn a threestep approach to painting realistic water
patterns using value contrast. The class will
also focus on paint application and edge
control to simulate the look of moving
water. Color choices and saving whites will
be addressed. Experience with watercolor
required.
E42916 Fridays, April 29 - June 17
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(6 sessions) 6 - 8:30 p.m.
See also Draw and Paint From Photos on page 15, Painting Shiny
Objects on page 19 and The Art of Collage on page 20.
In this intermediate to advanced studio
format class, each artist will be working
on an individual project. Subject matter
may include still life set ups, photographic
reference material, imaginative images
or abstraction. Individual critiques and
instruction will help guide students in their
personal artistic journeys. Bring supplies
to the first class. Prerequisite: Continuing
Watercolor II or instructor’s permission.
D42416
Catherine Hearding
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E42416
Suzanne Galloway
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Watercolor birches by Georgia
Kandiko
A springtime robin’s nest by Sandra Muzzy
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY:
VOICE AND VISION
NEW!
Anne Groton
Skill level: I, AD
As photographers, we have numerous
tools and techniques and infinite subjects
available. Are we choosing intentionally
or are we clicking the shutter with fingers
crossed? Together we will ask questions
and invite answers through weekly
shooting assignments, studying our own
and other photographers’ work and
engaging in thoughtful discussion. By
bringing intention to each photograph
we make, our unique voice and vision
will emerge!
D61416
Mondays, February 29 - April 18
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on April 4
E61416
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No class on May 30
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Carl Beihl
Skill level: I, AD
This class provides greater focus on
individual work as you continue to gain
competency with your digital camera.
Shooting assignments will be given each
week, and your digital photos will be
reviewed in class. Bring a digital camera
(with charged or fresh batteries), memory
card and your camera’s manual. You will
need a home computer that allows you to
download images from your camera and
save them to a jump drive (USB memory
stick) for class viewing.
E61516
Abstract photography by Anne Groton
LIGHTROOM
FUNDAMENTALS
Alan Shefland
Skill level: B, AB
Learn the basics of Adobe Lightroom,
a valuable tool for organizing, editing
and sharing your photography. Start
by learning how to set up Lightroom,
including importing and exporting images.
Then explore the seven modules with an
emphasis on the Develop module. By the
end of the session, you will have the skills
to explore the vast potential of Lightroom
and make your images come alive.
Each student will need to bring a laptop
computer running the current operating
system for that computer along with
Adobe Lightroom CC15 or LR6 installed.
Students also need to bring a jump drive
with exactly 15 images on it (nothing else,
please) for importing and exporting.
E67416
MAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Carl Beihl
Skill level: I, AD
This class will help serious amateur and
professional photographers find more
passion in their work by exploring the
narrative, aesthetic and emotional aspects
of image making, with an emphasis on
simplicity and the use of natural light.
Through practical demonstrations, field
trips, individual portfolio reviews and
studying the work of other photographers,
we will refine our views on producing work
and balancing the various aspects of
a busy life.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E61016
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ABSTRACT DIGITAL
NEW!
PHOTOGRAPHY
BEGINNING DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Abstract photography creates mood
and/or feeling without portraying
recognizable objects or scenes. In this
class you will experiment with ways to
carry photography beyond realism by
playing with scale, removing contextual
information and photographing through
water or other clear materials. You will
explore shadow, blurring techniques and
exposure times in order to find your own
personal expression and design aesthetic.
Color, contrast and composition will be
examined through weekly assignments and
in-class reviews. Bring a digital camera and
examples of your work to the first class.
This class will take beginning photographers through the fundamentals of digital
camera use. Learn basic operating procedures including manual settings, picture
resolution, focus and zoom options. You
will also learn how to email, print, file and
edit your digital images. Please bring your
camera and manual to class. Optional, yet
highly recommended, class workbook is
Understanding Photography Field Guide
by Bryan Peterson (available on Amazon.
com for about $20). By the end of the
class, you’ll be more excited than ever
about photography and have a collection
of images that illustrate your technical and
creative growth.
Carl Beihl
Skill level: ALL
Alan Shefland
Skill level: B, AB
D61116
E61116
ADVANCED BEGINNER
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Alan Shefland
Skill level: AB
This class is designed for the photographer
who has taken Beginning Digital
Photography or acquired beginning level
skills elsewhere, and is ready to move
ahead but is not quite ready for the
Intermediate Digital Photography class.
If you have not taken Beginning Digital
Photography at the Art Center,
instructor approval is required before
registering. Please contact the Registrar
for more information.
See also Draw and Paint From Photos on page 15.
Photographs by students of Alan Shefland’s beginner and advanced
beginner classes
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SCULPTURE
FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Art Center Faculty
Skill level: ALL
This class will focus on figurative sculpture
and traditional sculpting techniques. Work
will range from an extended pose to quick
studies in terracotta. The process of bronze
casting using the lost-wax method and
standard investment will also be taught.
Mold making and casting will be discussed
and demonstrated on a per project basis.
Some tools and materials provided. Bronze
casting materials will be charged on a per
project basis. A $60 model fee is additional.
Some firing fees may apply.
D81916
Mondays, February 29 - April 18
$60 model fee
E81916
No class on May 30
$60 model fee
ADVANCED WELDED
SCULPTURE
Judd Nelson
Skill level: I, AD
Continue to master and refine your
welding skills as you concentrate on
design principles and developing your
own sculptural style. Acetylene welding,
MIG welding, TIG welding and blacksmith
forging will be incorporated to bring
your sculpture to life. Techniques will be
demonstrated with an emphasis on proper
use and safety. Individual instruction
will help you think through the process
and overall plan for your work. You will
learn hot and cold working methods for
finishing and patinas as you bring your
metal sculpting skills to the next level.
Prerequisite: a beginning welded
sculpture class.
WELDED SCULPTURE
METAL SCULPTURE FROM
FOUND OBJECTS
Learn and improve basic welding and
metalworking skills associated with the
construction of sculptural objects. A large
portion of the class will focus on oxyacetylene welding, cutting and brazing. Cold
working methods, such as grinding and
drilling, will also be demonstrated. Safety
and proper tool usage will be emphasized.
Learn to weld metal and incorporate
discarded metal items such as bicycle
parts, garden tools and tea kettles to make
creative and fun sculpture for the home
or garden. Beginning students will learn
the basics of oxyacetylene welding as well
as methods of cutting and forming mild
steel as they complete at least one project
by the end of the course. Intermediate and
advanced students are welcome to pursue
independent projects and increase their
skills at their own pace. Safety and proper
tool usage will be emphasized.
Ryan Varley
STONE CARVING
E81216
Discover the magic of stone carving! Starting
with hand tools and working small in
limestone, beginning students will be
introduced to the carving process including
basic three-dimensional design concepts.
Intermediate students will hone their
understanding of the reductive process and
sculptural design and be introduced to power
and pneumatic tools. First-time students
are provided with a limestone block to
carve and all necessary tools. Intermediate
students may want to discuss their project
with the instructor before purchasing
materials. You’ll be surprised by the
imagery you’ll unlock within the stone!
BRONZE CASTING
Susan Lyman
Skill level: ALL
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A bronze pour, start to finish, in the MCFTA foundry – the only publicly
accessible sculpture foundry in the Midwest
Paul Meisel
Skill level: ALL
John Currie
Skill level: ALL
This class will provide cast bronze sculpting opportunities for all skill levels, tailored
to each student’s needs. Experienced
students will be allowed to pursue more
independent projects and advance skills at
their own pace. Beginners will be introduced to the principles and processes of
bronze casting and sculpting and will learn
the techniques required to proceed from
concept to finished piece. The traditional
lost-wax, plaster investment method will
be the main focus of the course. Wax
working, investment, metal grinding,
welding and patination are among the
processes that will be explored. Safety will
be taught and emphasized. We will have a
bronze pour approximately six weeks into
the class. Casting materials are purchased
per project.
(8 sessions) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
E83016 Saturdays, April 30 - June 18
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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EVENING STONE CARVING
Steven Leeman
Skill level: ALL
Join us in a relaxed evening class and
experience the wonder of carving stone
with surprisingly simple methods easily
learned by anyone. We will assist you in
the creative process, helping you release
the image within your stone. We will also
guide you in the use of hand tools and an
understanding of the reductive process.
Most tools provided. A block of limestone is provided for first-time students.
Returning students will purchase their own
materials. Instructor will provide a supply
list in class.
INTRO TO SCULPTURE
AND 3-D DESIGN
Yousif Del Valle
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
This course will introduce you to the
principles and vocabulary of sculpture and
three-dimensional design. Through demonstrations and exercises, you will explore
the principles of sculpture: volume, line,
plane, texture and space. You will explore
plaster mold making, pewter casting, oxyacetylene brazing and cardboard construction. A brief introduction into modern
sculpture history will also be discussed.
(8 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
E88016 Saturdays, May 7 - June 18
(7 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
See also Forged and Knotted Jewelry on page 13 and Sculptural
Collage on page 19.
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
THE ART OF
QUILLING
NEW!
Aaron Furuseth/
Anh Nguyen
Skill level: ALL
Georgia Kandiko
Skill level: ALL
You love the cards in the gift shop, now
learn how they are made. The art of
quilling dates back to the 1300s when the
quill of a bird was used to wrap strips of
paper into floral shapes. You will learn
these same techniques – tightly rolling,
shaping and gluing thin strips of paper
to form various nature images and create
several unique cards in the workshop.
Materials (special papers from Vietnam)
and tools are included. Bring a lunch
or eat at the Art Center Café during the
half-hour break.
In this framing and mat cutting class you
will learn how to measure and cut mats,
put together a metal frame, assemble
materials for a wooden frame, and frame a
piece of art work. Request a materials list
from the Registrar. Students who do not
wish to purchase the materials may watch
and try the techniques with the instructor’s
equipment. Bring a lunch or eat at the Art
Center Café for the half-hour break.
D329W16 Friday, March 4
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
JEWELRY DESIGN THINKING IN LAYERS
PAINTING SHINY
OBJECTS
Danny Saathoff
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Learn how to portray realistic surfaces
that reflect light by focusing on the
initial drawing and masking of whites.
This watercolor workshop will focus on
exercises, value and color studies rather
than completed works so that students
will have a chance to try painting several
different shiny surfaces such as silver,
colored glass, cut crystal, shiny countertops
and windows. Experience with watercolor
preferred. Drawing skills are important
for this class. Bring a lunch for the
half-hour break.
Welded Sculpture student Shelley Kerr at work in the studio
NEW!
D205W16 Friday, March 11
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Catherine Hearding
Skill level: AB, I AD
Metal Sculpture from Found Objects with Paul Meisel
INTRO TO FRAMING
AND MAT CUTTING
NEW!
This workshop will focus on creating
dynamic pendants and brooches using cold
connections and some strategic soldering
techniques. Cold connections allow for
non-traditional and found objects like
paper, plastic and glass to be used in a
piece of jewelry. You’ll get a crash course
in sawing and piercing metal, texturing
metal surfaces and riveting components
together in this fun, hands-on workshop.
Materials included. Bring a lunch or eat at
the Art Center Café during the half-hour
break.
D858W16 Fridays, March 11 and 18
(2 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
D452W16 Saturdays, March 5 and 12
(2 sessions) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Quilling art by Aaron Furuseth and Anh Nguyen
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THE ART OF
COLLAGE
NEW!
Mary Axelson
Skill level: ALL
Think creatively and learn to collage in this
fun, hands-on workshop that will stretch
the right side of your brain and give you
new techniques for your artistic toolbox.
You will use a variety of approaches
including painting, printing, adhering
found materials and even bubble wrap
to create several collages with stunning
results. Some painting experience
necessary. Request a materials list from
the Registrar. Some materials included.
Bring a lunch or eat at the Art Center Café
during the half-hour break.
JOY OF FELTING:
VESSELS
NEW!
Leslie Granbeck
Skill level: ALL
CLAY PET PARADE
Learn the fascinating art of seamless 3-D
wet felting! Using wool roving and a
variety of natural fibers, felt a small vase or
bowl to hold flowers, keepsakes, chocolates
or to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose
bright or natural colors, then “sculpt”
your vessel into any shape from organic
to contemporary. You can even make it
reversible. Materials included. Bring 2-3
hand towels and an old bath towel. We’ll
be working with water, so dress for mess;
apron recommended. Bring a lunch
or eat at the Art Center Café for for the
half-hour break.
Let’s celebrate our furry companions and
amplify their fun personalities. This is
your chance to style a tutu on a bulldog,
or football jersey on a Chihuahua. Best of
all, your clay pets will sit still while you
dress them up! Children and adults will
practice ceramic handbuilding and surface
design techniques together in this family
workshop. Project will be ready for pickup
three weeks after the class.
D437W16 Friday, April 8
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
JOY OF FELTING:
LATTICE SCARF
NEW!
Leslie Granbeck
Skill level: ALL
E772W16 Friday, May 20
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SCULPTURAL COLLAGE
Patty Carmody Smith
Skill level: ALL
Learn traditional wet felting techniques
while making a stylish and colorful scarf.
Choose your favorite look: symmetrical
lattice, funky grid or something in
between. Create your pattern in wool,
and then add embellishments of silk and
other exotic fibers. Your new scarf is the
perfect “chill chaser” for the cold days
ahead. Materials included. Bring 2-3 hand
towels and an old bath towel and a lunch
for the half-hour break.We’ll be working
with water, so dress for mess. Apron
recommended.
NEW!
Bring collages to life by adding dimension!
You will learn about a variety of materials
for reliefs, shrines and assemblages. Foam
will be glued to a backer board, carved and
prepared for collage. Then add decorative
elements and finish the surface with collage
and/or paint. Techniques for making your
own papers will also be demonstrated.
Some materials provided. Request a
materials list from the Registrar. Half-hour
break for lunch. The Art Center Café is
open on Friday.
D771W16 Saturday, April 16
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
GLASS MOSAICS
Julie Vogl
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Discover the art of making mosaics. Bring
your creativity and learn to clip and cut
glass and apply grout to your own original
design. We will be working with stained
glass as the primary material to create two
mosaic works of art. Feel free to bring
any small treasures (buttons, beads, old
keys, single earrings, etc.) you may want
to incorporate into your art (optional).
Materials included.
D969W16 Saturdays, April 16 and 23
(2 sessions) 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
E876W16 Friday - Saturday, June 10 and 11
(2 sessions) 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
JOY OF FELTING: NUNO
TABLE RUNNER
Leslie Granbeck
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Felt a beautiful table runner or wall
hanging using wool from local sheep.
Learn to layer naturally-colored fibers
on a base of silk, then add texture and
color with a variety of embellishing
techniques, including silk paper you make
in class. Add your own creative touches
for a one-of-a-kind accessory. Materials
included. Bring 2-3 hand towels and an old
bath towel. We’ll be working with water, so
dress for mess; apron recommended. Bring
a lunch or eat at the Art Center Café for
the half-hour break.
E773W16 Friday, June 17
(1 session) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES
Krissy Catt
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Enrollment limited to 16; Children with
an adult, ages 5+. Prices are per person.
D071W16 Saturday, March 12
(1 session) 10 a.m. - Noon
CERAMIC GARDEN
Krissy Catt
Skill level: ALL
Let’s put on our gardening gloves and see
what grows in the clay studio. Projects may
include sculpting flowers, veggies, gardenfriendly bugs or birds. Children and adults
will practice ceramic handbuilding and
surface design techniques together in this
family workshop. Project will be ready for
pickup three weeks after the class.
E061W16 Saturday, May 14
PRINTMAKING SAMPLER
Shakun Maheshwari
Skill level: ALL
Multigenerational
Workshops
GORGEOUS GLASS
Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL
In these multigenerational
workshops, learn about glass fusing
and kiln work with fun projects like
jewelry, mosaics or spring trinkets!
There’s even a special workshop
to learn how to cut circles. Take
one or take them all! Projects are
designed for ages 10 and up.
Completed projects will be ready
for pickup in three weeks after
being fired in a kiln by the
instructor.
Enrollment limited to 10;
Multigenerational class for
ages 10 and up
D052W16JEWELRY
Saturday, March 19
(1 session) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
$47 Members /
$51 Non-members
D053W16
CIRCLES (Skill level I)
Saturday, April 9
(1 session) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
$47 Members /
$51 Non-members
E052W16
SPRING TRINKETS
Saturday, May 7
(1 session) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
$47 Members /
$51 Non-members
E053W16MOSAIC
Saturday, June 4
(1 session) 1 - 3:30 p.m.
$47 Members /
$51 Non-members
Discover the magic in the curious art of
printmaking. In this sampler, children and
adults will make multiple artworks and
learn a bit about the history and different
methods of printmaking. Experiment
with simple printing and layering of relief,
silkscreen or found object imagery onto
art papers and cards and work together
to make collaborative prints to share with
your family.
(1 session) 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
SANDPAINTING SAMPLER
Shakun Maheshwari
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
In India, folk artists create beautiful
designs with temporary materials like
colored sand, rice or flowers, a
traditional art form called rangoli.
Now it’s your chance to experience
rangoli folk art and “paint” with
colored sand! In this multigenerational
workshop, you will create designs
inspired by Indian art, animals and
nature, and then practice sandpainting
techniques to decorate your designs.
Enrollment limited to 16;
Multigenerational class, ages 8
and up
D024W16
Saturday, April 2
$32 Members /
$35 Non-members
CHILDREN AND TEENS
PAINTING BASICS
Virginia Buck
Skill level: ALL
MULTI-MEDIA EXPO
Jeanne Aaron
Skill level: ALL
In this fun class, students will design and
create original sculptures. Themes will
be presented through stories, puppetry,
photographs and artwork from the
masters. First we will draw and paint our
design plans for our original sculptures.
Then we will bring in mixed-media art
techniques to create our three-dimensional
designs.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 6 to 10
D12116
Saturdays, March 5 - April 23
(7 sessions) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
E12116
(6 sessions) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
No class on May 28
(7 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
E19716
(6 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
No class on May 28
YOUTH DRAWING STUDIO
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: ALL
Learning to draw is learning to see. Young
artists are encouraged to follow their
natural inclinations sketching still lifes,
gallery artwork and/or self-portraits with
the guidance of a seasoned professional
artist. This is an experiential, open studio
class that offers personal, 1:1 feedback
and encouragement. Bring a 14 x 17-inch
sketchbook, 2B drawing pencils and a Pink
Pearl eraser to the first class.
TWEEN DRAWING STUDIO
Let’s pinch, coil and slab our way into
creating fun and functional ceramics.
Projects may include a one-of-a-kind mug,
vase or ornament. Learn how to create
eye-catching designs on a clay surface.
We’ll experiment with texture tools,
stamps and even kitchen utensils to make
abstract, representational or freehand
drawings. Roll up your sleeves for
a fantastic clay experience!
Learning to draw is learning to see. Young
artists are encouraged to follow their
natural inclinations sketching still lifes,
gallery artwork and/or self-portraits with
the guidance of a seasoned professional
artist. This is an experiential, studio style
class that offers personal, 1:1 feedback
and encouragement. Bring a 14 x 17-inch
sketchbook, 2B drawing pencils and a Pink
Pearl eraser to the first class.
D13616
(7 sessions) 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
D47716
(7 sessions) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
E13616
(6 sessions) 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
No class on May 28
E47716
(6 sessions) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
No class on May 28
Diane Petron
Skill level: ALL
This class will introduce children to basic
painting techniques in watercolor, tempera
and acrylic. Class instruction will cover
brush handling, blending, stenciling,
stamping, wet-to-dry techniques,
wet-on-wet techniques, collage and
mixed-media. Subject matter will
include portraits, still life and abstract
compositions. Artwork by various famous
painters will be viewed and their
techniques discussed and practiced.
D19716
CLAY SURFACE DESIGN
MONSTER PILLOWS
FELTED WOOL HEADBAND
Jenny Stice
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Jump into spring with a bright floral
headband! You will design, create and take
home a headband with a felted flourish.
Learn the technique of wet felting to create
a wool flower. Hand sewing techniques will
also be learned to create a beaded center
for the felted flowers.
Enrollment limited to 12; ages 8+
Jenny Stice
Skill level: ALL
NEW!
Create a nightime friend in the form of an
appliquéd monster pillow. You will sew a
12 x 12-inch square pillow with a sewing
machine, learning the basics of machine
sewing. Put together fabric shapes to
design frightening or funny monster faces.
Each pillow will have the added fun of
a pocket to hide special treasures.
D037W16 Saturday, March 19
D47316
E47316
(7 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
(6 sessions) 9:30 - 11 a.m.
No class on May 28
STONE CARVING FOR KIDS
Frank Picos
Skill level: ALL
Learn the techniques of a stone sculptor
by carving, filing and sanding limestone
blocks into artistic images. Projects may
include freestanding sculptures,
candleholders or bookends. These art
pieces will last a lifetime!
D15116
Tuesdays, March 1 - 29
(5 sessions) 4 - 6:30 p.m.
E15116
Tuesdays, April 26 - May 24
(5 sessions) 4 - 6:30 p.m.
CROCHET ANIMAL
COLLAGE
NEW!
Jenny Stice
Skill level: ALL
Spring is the perfect time to learn a new
art form! Over two class periods, you will
learn crochet and sewing basics then use
these new skills to create sewn animal
collages. Design your animal shapes,
crochet and sew your very own
10 x 10-inch animal collage!
E245W16 Saturdays, April 30 - May 7
Dorothy Odland
Skill level: ALL
THE ART OF PEWTER
CASTING
NEW!
Ryan Varley
Skill level: ALL
Boys and girls at all levels will experience
the art of pewter casting. You will carve
into plaster blocks to make relief molds
and then create a small sculpture through
the lost-wax casting process. Learn the
design methods needed to create a
three-dimensional, in the round pewter
casting. Finishing and patina processes
will also be covered.
D14916
TEEN WELDING
Ryan Varley
Skill level: ALL
Come experience welding as a foundation
for sculpture. Students will learn the basics
of welding and metalwork to create a
sculpture with feeling and movement.
No experience necessary, girls and boys
welcome. Please dress in natural fibers,
long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes.
E15016
No class on May 28
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Spring 2016 Artist-Instructor Bios
Jeanne Aaron began studying art at the Art Institute
of Chicago, received a B.F.A. from the University
of Illinois and attended a master’s program in film
at UCLA. She has worked as a three-dimensional
animator in Los Angeles and her drawings and
sculptures have been shown in galleries and museums
in Chicago and San Francisco.
Mary Axelson completed postgraduate studies in
painting and drawing at the University of Minnesota
and St. Thomas University. Her work is featured in the
Minnesota Governor’s Residence, and her paintings are
shown nationally and internationally. Recent awards
have included 4th place at the Minnesota State Fair’s
102nd Fine Arts Exhibition, Honorable Mention at the
38th Bloomington Art Center Members Exhibition, and
Corporate Art Force Artist of the Month, April 2015.
She has taught watercolor painting for many years.
Carl Beihl is a practicing artist and photographer and
is truly a product of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
and its culture of artist development. Carl began his
artist’s journey in the early 1970s, juggling Art Center
classes with a business and consulting career. For more
than 10 years, he has been a full-time visual artist with
an emphasis in photography, ceramics and painting.
Traudi Bestler trained at the Weavers Guild of
Minnesota, the Weaving School and Sievers School of
Fiber Arts. She has been a teacher of weaving, dyeing and
fiber arts for more than 20 years. Traudi has also been a
workshop presenter at the annual Minnesota Weaving
Federation and schools and guilds around the country.
Robert Bowman is a ceramics artist with a studio art
degree from St. Olaf College. In addition to teaching
clay classes since 1997, he is the Exhibits Director and
Retail Manager for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Jerry Calengor has worked as a gallery owner and
studio painter for more than 40 years. His award-winning
work has been exhibited throughout the Midwest,
including a solo exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of
Art. Jerry has also enjoyed a year painting in Barbizon,
France, home of the Impressionists.
Virginia Buck holds an art history B.A. from Hamline
University. Virginia has had several exhibitions of her
paintings and drawings, including a drawing that was
exhibited at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Her
classes teach fundamental techniques and genres within
a historical context and perspective.
Krissy Catt has been building her career in clay, with
a focus on handbuilding, for more than two decades,
starting with a B.F.A. from the University of Minnesota.
Beside her business, Catt Ceramics, Krissy works in the
Edina Schools and with senior adults. Her whimsical
figures (some more than five feet tall) are on display
in the Art Resources Galleries in International Market
Square and at the Galleria.
Michele Combs is a plein air, impressionistic painter
who studied classical realism at the Minnesota River
School of Fine Art and with nationally recognized
artists throughout the U.S. A full-time visual artist,
Michele has been painting since 1995 and teaching
since 2005.
Michèle Coppin relocated to Minnesota from Belgium where she concentrated on painting and creating
videos for the city of Brussels about its artistic heritage.
With a B.F.A. from Rhode Island School of Design
and M.F.A. from the Pratt Institute, Michèle has been
an instructor for more than a decade, teaching college
courses as well as MCFTA outreach classes for children,
teens, and seniors with memory loss.
John Currie is a graphic and concept designer with
clients in the U.S. and Europe. He has studied fine art
at the University of Minnesota, the Minnetonka Center
for the Arts and privately with notable instructors.
Students enjoy his knowledge, humor and passion for
his art. His work is shown widely across the United
States and in private collections here and abroad.
Yousif Del Valle received his B.F.A. from Texas
Christian University and his M.F.A. from the
University of Minnesota, both degrees with an emphasis
in sculpture. Yousif currently works as quality manager
at St. Paul Foundry and is involved with several iron
pouring groups in the area. Working primarily with
molding, casting, miniature set design, video art and full
size installations, Yousif’s work is heavily influenced
by Ed Keinholz, Paul McCarthy, Vito Acconci and
James Turrell.
Aaron Furuseth and Anh Nguyen became
interested in the paper art of quilling during a trip
to Anh’s home town of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly
Saigon). Their business, the Creative Quill Shop, offers
a broad selection of intricately quilled, handmade cards
reflecting their interest in nature and being outdoors.
A parallel business run by Anh’s friends and family in
Vietnam has grown along with the Creative Quill Shop
to help meet demand.
Suzanne Galloway has been a teacher for more
than 15 years. with a B.A. in studio art and art history
from DePauw University, she has also studied at the
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design, and with nationally recognized artists.
One of her works, May Apple, is included in the Eloise
Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium, a rare and
extensive flora documentation that will be preserved
for 100 years.
Doug Garder has a B.A. in studio art and English
from Southern Illinois University and an M.F.A. in
painting from West Virginia University. He has taught
at the Art Institutes International Minnesota in
Minneapolis since 1999 and at many art center venues,
including MCFTA, before that. He has participated in
more than 75 juried group and solos exhibitions across
the United States.
Bonnie Lauber-Westover holds a bachelor’s degree
in studio art from the University of Iowa and master’s
degree in studio art from Illinois State University.
She has taught in the Minneapolis area for 25 years
at schools, colleges and art centers. She has exhibited
widely, juried many art competitions and been a visiting
artist at many art centers and schools. Bonnie enjoys
seeing former students who now exhibit, maintain
studios, and work as artists!
Laurie Lausen is an avid rug hooker whose fiber
journey has taken many paths. She began designing and
hooking rugs in the early 1970s while still in school and
in the 1980s founded L.J. Fibers, a Minneapolis-based
studio, gallery and retail shop now known as the Wooly
Red Rug. Laurie has been listed in the Directory of
Traditional American Crafts as one of “America’s Best”
since 2009. Many national publications have featured
her work and published articles she’s written.
Karen Graham began blowing glass in 1997. She was
later drawn to kiln-formed glass when she discovered
Higuchi’s pâte de verre (paste of glass) at the Corning
Museum where she attended workshops on fusing and
casting glass. Her study of handbuilt pottery in college
influences her style, and the appeal of architectural lines
is a foundation for her work. Her work has been shown
at Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul and in Art-a-Whirl
in Minneapolis.
Steve Leeman has studied stone carving at the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts and in Carrara, Italy,
with Pazzi DePeuter. He studied bronze sculpture
with Heidi Hoy and impressionist painting with
Reid Galey. His sculptures have won several awards.
He is the owner of Steve Leeman Company, Decorative
Arts since 1974.
Leslie Granbeck is a felt-maker and instructor living
in Minneapolis. Leslie loves sharing her knowledge of
fibers and their magical transformation into felt. She
teaches traditional wet felting, nuno felting, needle
felting and – her favorite – three-dimensional
seamless felting. Her classes are full of color, creativity
and adventure. When not teaching, you’ll find Leslie
in her home studio working on new fiber projects.
Susan Lyman worked as an art director in major
advertising agencies and has been involved in the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts for more than 15
years. Her sculpture work is primarily figurative and
often life-sized. As a teacher she enjoys nurturing her
students to develop their stone sculpting skills. Susan
holds a B.A. in studio art, with a minor in anthropology
from the University of Minnesota.
Anne Groton is a designer, photographer and never
without a creative project. With a B.S. degree in interior
design from Colorado State University, Anne’s design
skills have benefitted retail giants including Sears,
Montgomery Ward and Target. Her photography has
been exhibited in juried shows and public galleries
and licensed to décor manufacturers and stock image
libraries.
Kristine MacDonald is a lifelong student of
calligraphy, studying with nationally recognized teachers,
attending national conferences and as a jureied member
of the Colleagues of Calligraphy. Kris has demonstrated
and taught calligraphy for more than 20 years with the
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Hopkins Community
Education and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.
Catherine Hearding is a self-taught artist with a B.A.
in zoology and botany from the University of Montana
and more than 30 years of experience in watercolor
painting. With a home studio in Lake Elmo, Minnesota,
Catherine teaches classes and workshops in basic
watercolor technique, color theory and composition
and is a signature member and past president of the
Minnesota Watercolor Society.
Andy Juelich received his B.A. in studio arts from
St. John’s University and continued his learning
through apprenticeships, studying ceramics and wood
firing under Richard Bresnahan and the use of rattan
and leather under Paul Kreuger. Andy’s large vases
are coiled and thrown over several days, allowing for
carving and atmospheric effects from soda-firing.
He has taught clay, sculpture and book arts for adults
and children at the Art Center for many years.
Georgia Kandiko is an award-winning artist and
instructor. She has attained Signature Status with the
Minnesota Watercolor Society and Red River
Watercolor Society, frequently displaying and
earning honors in their annual shows. Georgia is also
an award-winning member of Artists of Minnesota
and participates in several national watercolor societies.
Her work is featured in public and private collections.
Cynthia Kath, a pastel artist with a B.A. in fine art,
is currently working on her Master of Liberal Studies at
the University of Minnesota in fine art, architecture and
horticulture. She has also studied at Parsons The New
School for Design in Paris, as well as privately
with renowned oil and pastel artists. Cynthia teaches
at numerous venues, exhibits her work locally and
internationally, and is very involved with The Village
Gallery in Lahaina, Hawaii.
If you see “Art Center Faculty,” it means that as this catalog went to print an
instructor had not yet been assigned. Please check the website or call the
Registrar for more current information.
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Keren Kroul creates intricate and multilayered
large-scale watercolor paintings on paper, inspired by
memory, identity, and nature. With an M.F.A. in painting from the Parsons School of Design in New York
and a B.A. in visual arts from Brandeis University in
Massachusetts, Keren has exhibited in solo and group
shows, including the Minnesota Museum of American
Art, the Art Museum of the University of Memphis,
The Revolving Museum in Massachusetts and at the
TEOR/eTica in Costa Rica.
Shakun Maheshwari’s art reflects a combination
of her knowledge of folk art, photography and graphic
design. Her ethnic background is evident in the colors,
stylized designs, and themes in her work. The folk arts
of India were passed down to her from her grandmother,
mother and other relatives when she was a child.
Shakun completed the graphic design program at North
Hennepin Community College and the Intermedia Arts
“Beyond the Studio” Mentorship Program for Artists.
Paul Meisel is a woodworking and metal sculptor
specializing in metals, mold-making, welding and
metallurgy. With a master’s degree and experience
in industrial education, he owns a wood-hobby and
specialty hardware company and has authored six
books and more than 30 articles on woodworking.
Ernest Miller, Jr. is a ceramicist and sculptor with
extensive experience teaching adults and children.
With a B.A. in three-dimensional studio art from
Eastern Illinois University, Ernest is an exhibitor and
award winner in many juried shows nationally and his
work is widely collected.
Sandra Muzzy learned to paint as a child as her
mother attempted to keep her occupied while recovering
from two bouts of rheumatic fever. As a full-time artists
and watercolor instructor, Sandra is active in the
Minneapolis art community, serving on the Northstar
Watercolor Society and Minnesota Watercolor Society.
She has studied horticulture and landscape planning
to hone her skills capturing the natural world.
Kristin Pavelka learned a wide range of ceramics firing
techniques working under Dan Anderson at Southern
Illinois University. She holds a B.A. in studio arts from
Carleton College in Northfield and an M.F.A. from Penn
State University where her love for earthenware began.
Kristin has significant teaching experience including
five years at Hamline University as an adjunct instructor.
Lee Persell is the Ceramics Studio Manager for the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts. She exhibits in shows
and galleries throughout the Midwest, and has taught
at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts since 1997.
Diane Petron’s enthusiasm for all things creative began
as a youngster. Nearly 20 years ago, she discovered the
Minnetonka Center for the Arts and began taking classes
in pottery and, later, fused glass. Though her B.A. is in
Music Education, Diane has discovered that she enjoys
teaching art much more than teaching music.
Frank Picos is a Sculpture Studio Assistant, ArtistInstructor and student at the Minnetonka Center for
the Arts with a focus on stone carving and bronze
casting. He is a member of the Society of Minnesota
Sculptors. As a part-time artist with a career in
construction, Frank holds an Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degree in construction technology
from New York City Community College.
Ellen Richman is a well-recognized contemporary
abstract painter. With a B.F.A. from the University
of Minnesota, Ellen’s award-winning paintings have
been widely exhibited. Her work is found in collections
throughout the U.S. and Mexico and is currently
represented by Circa Gallery in Minneapolis and
Thomas Masters Gallery in Chicago.
Danny Saathoff is a full-time artist and instructor
who splits his time between sculptural art and jewelry
design, believing that the two art forms directly influence
one another. He has been featured on TPT’s Minnesota
Original and participated in the Walker Art Invitational
jewelry artist showcase on multiple occasions. He
teaches at Carleton College and is the vice president
of the newly-formed Minnesota Jewelry Arts Guild.
Alan Shefland began his artist’s journey young, taking
photos of his neighborhood and its residents, selling a
few to cover costs. He honed his visual skills becoming
a Hollywood film editor working on TV commercials,
shows and features, including many award-winning
shows. After moving to Minnesota, he became a student
then Artist-Instructor at the Minnetonka Center for the
Arts where he has often exhibited his photography.
Patty Carmody Smith has a degree in art from the
University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has shown her
fiber and mixed media sculpture regionally since 1995.
Patty loves the creative process and the role it plays in
living a creative life. She has developed a unique sculptural
technique that utilizes lightweight air-drying materials.
Jenny Stice graduated from the Minneapolis College
of Art and Design with a degree in Sculpture. Due to
a split training of Environmental Education and Fiber
Arts, Jenny’s artwork often takes shape as her current
ecosystem of study. Her main format of creation is
crocheting, but has a formal training in sewing and
felting. Her artwork may be found displayed privately
in Minnesota and with gallery representation in
Lexington, Kentucky.
Audrey Stommes has an M.F.A. in painting and
drawing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She
has taught there and at University of Wisconsin-Stout
and the Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She was an artist-in-residence at the New York Center
for the Arts and Media Studies and the Vermont Studio
Center. Her work is exhibited nationally, internationally
and in solo exhibitions.
Tracie Thompson specializes in oils, murals, animal
portraits and mixed-media work that taps into the life
beneath the observable surface. With a B.F.A. from the
University of South Florida College of Fine Arts
in Tampa, Tracie has exhibited in solo and multi-artist
shows around the Twin Cities and in Florida and has
experience teaching at community art centers.
Judd Nelson has been creating welded and forged
animal sculptures since he was 17 and completed his
formal training at the University of Minnesota. He has
taught at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as well as in
Native American and public schools around the country. Judd also worked in a number of capacities
on Hometime, a National Public Television show.
Ryan Varley has a B.S. degree in art from the
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, an M.F.A. in sculpture
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an
M.A. in education from the University of St. Thomas
in St. Paul. A special education and art teacher for the
A.C.H.I.E.V.E. program in Osseo, Minnesota, Ryan also
works as the Art Center’s Sculpture Studio Manager.
Dorothy Odland holds both a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from
the University of Minnesota. Through her career she
has been an exhibitor, award winner, show juror and
gallery lecturer for 22 years at Walker Art Center. She is
also a founding member and mentor with the Women’s
Art Resources of Minnesota (the WARM). Her work
is found in many corporate and private collections.
Julie Vogl is a mosaic artist who began her work with
stained glass in a neighborhood community class and
in time made Tiffany-style lamp shades. Her desire for
a new art form using glass evolved to mosaics. Working
with beautiful colors, texture, beads and shapes, she
adds dimensional mementos to create each of her
unique designs.
Registering for Classes
Once you’ve found the classes or workshops that interest you,
reserve your spot by registering and paying as soon as possible,
as some fill up quickly. Please register two weeks before class
starts.
discount on their first class. This is a one-time offer on tuition
only and does not extend to materials, additional fees, Summer
Arts Camp, birthday parties or subsidized classes. It cannot be
combined with any other offer.
Ceramics students supply their own tools and clay (which may
be purchased in the Art Center shop). The average materials cost
per session for beginners is about $35. Firing and glazing fees
are calculated by dimension and are paid at the front desk.
Register in the way that is most convenient for you:
• Online at minnetonkaarts.org/classes.*
• Stop by or call the Registrar at 952.473.7361, x. 16. Make
sure to have the class number, title and payment ready.
(Registrations made by phone must be paid by credit card.)
• Complete the Registration Form below and mail it to
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive,
Wayzata, MN 55391.
• Fax completed registration form to 952.473.7363 or
[email protected].
Tuition Assistance applications are available at the front desk
or online at www.minnetonkaarts.org/classes. Applications are
due three weeks prior to class start.
Sculpture students pre-pay for their materials (casting material,
bronze or stone) and most are available through the Art Center.
If materials are required from an outside source, your instructor
can provide vendor recommendations.
Please note that class spots cannot be held without full payment.
If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the Art
Center will contact students by phone or email prior to the first
class date. Students have the option to transfer into another
class or receive a full refund.
If you have any questions, please call the Registrar at
952.473.7361, x. 16.
DISCOUNTS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
Member Discount
Being a member of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts saves
10 percent on every class and workshop for twelve months.
An annual household membership is $55, and can be purchased
at the time of registration immediately applying the discount
to that registration.
* The Early Registration and New Student Discounts cannot be
processed online. To claim these discounts please register
by visiting or calling the front desk at 952.473.7361, x. 16.
CANCELLATIONS
• The Art Center charges a $5 administration fee for every
registration cancellation or class transfer to cover
administrative costs.
• Students canceling one week or more prior to the class
start date will receive a 100 percent refund (minus the
administration fee).
• Students canceling less than one week prior to the class start
will receive a 50 percent refund (minus administration fee).
• If canceling on the day the class starts or later, there is no
refund.
• If canceling a workshop registration less than one week
prior to the workshop date, there is no refund.
• Transfers must be made more than one week prior to a
class start date and are subject to the administration fee.
• Tuition is not prorated for missed classes or for students
who register late. Make-up classes are available at the
discretion of the instructor.
• Late registrations may be accepted after a class has
begun if space is available and with the permission of the
instructor.
Early Registration Discount *
MATERIALS
Students currently enrolled in a class may earn a one-time $5
savings on a 4-week course or $10 savings on a 5-week or longer
course, if registrations are made for the subsequent session
before the early registration deadline. This discount only applies
on registrations for classes in the session immediately following
the session in which you are currently enrolled.
Materials fees and model fees not included in tuition must be
paid with class registration.
New Student Discount *
Non-member students who have never previously taken a class
at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts qualify for a 10 percent
The course description will indicate what materials are needed.
If a materials list is not mentioned or provided before the start
of class, bring the supplies you have or think you might need.
Your instructor will tell you if additional materials are needed.
Photography students should bring their own camera (manual
35mm or digital).
OPEN STUDIO POLICY
Studio privileges are available during regular building hours
only to students who are currently enrolled in (and regularly
attending) a class. Please see your instructor or call the
Registrar for open studio hours.
CLASS SKILL LEVELS
To help students find classes with the right level of
challenge, the classes in this catalog are noted with
the following skill levels:
(B) Beginner: Student has no experience with
the medium or needs fundamental knowledge
of techniques and materials.
(AB) Advanced Beginner: Student needs more
instruction or a refresher on fundamental techniques
or help solving basic problems with the medium.
(I) Intermediate: Student has already completed several
works in this medium and has begun exhibiting. Student
is able to solve many problems independently, is developing design and composition skills and wants to
try, or is experimenting with, a variety of techniques.
(AD) Advanced: Student is able to work independently
and seeks critique from instructor or peers. Student
has developed a style and can discuss the concept
behind the work and has begun the process of creating
a resume and portfolio.
(ALL) All Skill Levels: the class is open to students
of all levels.
[CORE CLASS] A fundamental class that may be
a good entry into a new medium.
The Art Center recommends that students in all
disciplines take a drawing class at some point in their
education.
Registration Form
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to students with disabilities.
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the Registrar know at 952.473.7361, x. 16,
to accommodate your needs.
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TUITION SUBTOTAL
MEMBERSHIP STATUS Membership is encouraged but optional
Current Member
Non-member
New Member:
Basic $55 ($50 with senior discount)
Sponsor $250
Friend $100
Patron $1,000
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Tell us how you discovered the Art Center?
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sub total
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TOTAL
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REGISTRATION & CLASS FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition assistance is available thanks to
All fees must be paid in full when you register.
We cannot reserve space without full payment.
You may register by:
contributions to scholarship funds to help
Mail:
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Fax:
and adults. Please call the Registrar at
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391
952.473.7361, ext. 16
952.473.7363
make art education available to all children
952.473.7361, x. 16, for information and an
application.
Call 952.473.7361, x. 16
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Art Center Building Hours
August 31, 2015 - June 24, 2016
(Summer Hours: June 25 - August 27, 2016 – Saturdays close at 1 p.m.)
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391-9347
minnetonkaARTS.org
952.473.7361, x. 16
Monday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sundayclosed
The Art Center is closed these dates in the 2015-2016 academic year:
November 27, December 25 - January 3* / May 30 / July 4 /
August 29 - September 5*
* Phone lines will be open M-F these weeks, excluding holidays, from
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to take class registrations.
There is no Open Studio when the Art Center is closed.
Weather closings will be posted on KARE, KSTP and WCCO TV and websites.
Attractions and services available during building hours:
• Exhibits in the Laura H. Miles Gallery and throughout the building
• The Lindahl Family Library on the 2nd floor (until 4 p.m.)
• Art Center Café (see serving hours below)
• Registration and class information
• Gift Shop
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Minnetonka
Center for the Arts
This activity is made possible by
the voters of Minnesota through
a Minnesota State Arts Board
Operating Support grant, thanks
to a legislative appropriation
from the arts and cultural
heritage fund, and a grant from
the Wells Fargo Foundation
Minnesota.
The Registrar is available to help with questions, registrations, donations,
memberships and more. To speak with a Registrar, stop by the front desk
or call 952.473.7361, x. 16, anytime during building hours.
Open Studio is a free benefit for currently registered students to continue
artwork projects outside of class. Open Studio hours are posted on studio
doors or available from the Registrar.
Art Center Café Hours
DIRECTIONS
Travel west on 394/12 to the fourth exit 3.2 miles west of 494, which is CR 15 West (right lane, exit only).
Continue west on CR 15 about 3 miles along the lakeshore. Turn right on CR 51/North Shore Drive.
The Art Center is 3 blocks ahead on the right. (If using the iPhone map app, enter 2240 Northshore Drive.)
Serving baked goods and a delicious lunch menu that changes weekly including an entrée, salad, sandwich and soup, plus classic deli sandwiches
for on-premise dining. To see this week’s menu, visit the Art Center Café
page at minnetonkaARTS.org.
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
OUR MISSION
In the belief that the visual arts are indispensable to a healthy
community, it is the mission of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
to provide teaching excellence, quality exhibitions and cultural
enrichment for people of all ages, interests and abilities.
/VISUALLY SPEAKING/
Classes / Exhibits / Outreach
Spring 2016
Visual arts education for all ages, interests and abilities
Discover how 140 high school students
spend one amazing art-making day / PAGE 5
See the fabulous, free exhibits
coming to the Art Center gallery / PAGE 2
Awaken your senses with
Spring Session art classes / PAGES 8-21
Everyone is welcome at the Art Center!

/VISUALLY SPEAKING/ - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

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