Open Studio & Exhibition of New Drawings

Studio 17 17 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Join resident artist Catherine Meier for an open studio and exhibition of her new drawings. Catherine Meier creates drawings, animations, and large-scale installations of earth, sky, and horizon – of vast, open land and space. Her projects are large in scope and develop over several years of deep listening in specific locations — this experience […]

Open Studio: Public Functionary Residency

Founders Hall Studio 120 W 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Come greet and get to know the work of five juried Public Functionary artists-in-residence. The goal of the Public Functionary Studios x Art Colony residency is to provide rest and reflection for emerging artists of color, and access to GMAC’s studios and resources at no cost to the artists. For many, it is their first […]

Artist Photo Shoots

Studio 21 21 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Have professional photos taken of your artwork for your portfolio, gallery submissions, or grant or festival applications. Forty-five minute slots are available on a consecutively-scheduled basis. Artists will receive a digital compilation of their images. Open to all artists; scholarships available as needed. Note that images taken are not intended for reproduction and sale but […]

Demonstration: Intro to Glaze Chemistry and formulating your own Glazes

Ceramics Studio 120 W 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, United States

This one night session will introduce students to the chemistry of pottery glazes. We will discuss what various materials are required to make a glaze, where to source them, how to quickly analyze a glaze recipe, and touch upon the more "science-y" approaches like Unity Molecular Formulas (great if you like math). If you've ever […]

VIRTUAL CLASS: Introduction to PanPastels

Zoom Virtual Studio Grand Marais, MN, United States
Meets 1 times, starting: Recurring

Learn to use and incorporate PanPastels into your artwork. PanPastels work beautifully with mixed media, and may be applied to surfaces that can’t accept stick pastels. PanPastels are applied with sponge applicators that allow colors to be blended together either in the pan, on the substrate, or on the sponge. They can be used with […]

VIRTUAL CLASS: Drawing Landscapes

Zoom Virtual Studio Grand Marais, MN, United States

Explore the process of drawing a landscape from start to finish. Students will learn to decide on the framing, how to ensure proportionate drawing, pen techniques including methods for shading […]

VIRTUAL CLASS: Birds with Pen and Marker

Zoom Virtual Studio Grand Marais, MN, United States

Explore the process of drawing a bird from start to finish using proportionate drawing methods, pen techniques to include shading and texture, and finally marker color layering to bring the species to life. Sarah will have worksheets that can be printed out in order to meet students at each stage of the process and used […]

Demonstration: Intro to Slip Casting Ceramics

Ceramics Studio 120 W 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, United States

This one night session will introduce students to the process of casting pottery and sculpture with liquid clay. Many industrial objects from toilets to lightbulb sockets are made from filling plaster molds with liquid clay. Artists use the process to make pottery and fine sculpture. Ben will discuss plaster molds and casting slip and demonstrate […]

After-School Art Club (Ages 10 – 13)

Studio 21 21 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN, United States
Meets 1 times, starting: Recurring

Are you someone who enjoys being playful with art materials and experimenting with different techniques? If that sounds like you, then the Art Colony after-school art club is the perfect fit! We will dive into a variety of drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques, allowing you to discover and develop your artistic style. Nan will focus […]

Youth Art Pop-up Exhibition

Studio 17 17 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Celebrate the work of our youth art club artists as they wrap up 10 weeks in the studio. All are welcome to pop in and see what they've been creating. Refreshments provided.

Continuing in Clay

Ceramics Studio 120 W 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, United States
Meets 6 times, starting: Recurring

This class is for experienced students looking to go the next steps in wheel throwing while continuing to build on their foundational knowledge. Students will receive individualized instruction to help hone their wheel-throwing skills and participate in a series of activities designed to spark the creative process and develop their unique style in their finished […]

Ceramics: Advanced Beginner

Ceramics Studio 120 W 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, United States
Meets 1 times, starting: Recurring

This class is designed to build on your foundational knowledge of wheel-thrown ceramics. In this class we will demonstrate more advanced forms like bowls, mugs, and plates. We will also explore the ceramic process further by discussing the chemistry of clay and glaze. This class will introduce some surface design techniques–painting and drawing with underglaze […]

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