Introduction to Functional Pottery

Ceramics Studio 120 W 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, United States
Meets 10 times, starting: Recurring

Students will be introduced to functional pottery making, starting with the basics of what clay is, why it’s such a unique substance, and how it has been used throughout history. Students will first learn basic hand building techniques to get a feel for clay as a material. They will then work on the potter’s wheel, […]

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 […]

VIRTUAL CLASS: Introduction to Botanical Drawing

Zoom Virtual Studio Grand Marais, MN, United States

Botanical drawing is a valuable way to grow your drawing practice, learn to see with a more focused eye, and use drawing as a way to explore and learn about the world around us. During this virtual workshop we will practice observational drawing skills through close examination and drawing of a variety of specimens right […]

Demonstration: Throwing Difficult Forms

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

Brett will demonstrate throwing tall pots, large platters and bowls, challenging shapes like bottles and jugs, and pots with multiple walls. These forms can be frustrating to throw, but the techniques shown will help students expand their skills on the wheel and become better throwers. Beginners or those with no experience are also encouraged to […]

VIRTUAL CLASS: Kitchen Lithography

Zoom Virtual Studio Grand Marais, MN, United States

Kitchen-litho is a great DIY printmaking technique that uses safe materials readily available to  create prints without chemicals or a printing press. The process is directly related to traditional stone lithography, mirroring the basic principles of the technique. Where most litho uses heavy stones and massive printing presses, kitchen-litho uses aluminum foil and Coca-Cola to […]

Painting in Pastel: Landscape from Photographs

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

Bring your pastel landscapes to life through a better understanding of key artistic principles. We'll discuss design and composition, painting fundamentals, the importance of accurate drawing and those valuable tools: color, value, intensity, and temperature, among others. We'll experiment with and have fun exploring a variety of painting approaches. Students will paint from their own […]

Approaching Plein-air

Bearskin Lodge 124 E Bearskin Road, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Oftentimes when painting en plein air, it is all too easy to over-analyze and waste time as the desired light effect slips away, leaving us with an incomplete study. By resetting our expectations, leaning on fundamentals, and understanding basic composition/design we can approach every plein-air sketch with confidence and efficiency while capturing a truthful impression […]

Woodcut Printmaking

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

This beginner-friendly course will cover the basics of woodcut printmaking. Beginner students will be fully supported throughout the design and printing process, while intermediate students can work at their own pace and enjoy supported studio time. Students will learn to introduce multiple colors within a design, including reduction, stencils, and gradients. Each student will create […]

Summer Exhibition Opening Reception

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

Join us for the opening of our Summer Exhibition at Studio 21. All are welcome to attend the unveiling of our 2024 Art & Embodiment Summer showcase. Refreshments provided.

Oil: Beginning

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

Gain a basic foundation of oil painting as Paula covers all of the fundamental tools of the trade from color to design. Along with a variety of hands-on exercises, students will cultivate the seeds of creative thinking, interpretation, and observation. This class is intended to be a fun-jumping off point and students will complete at […]

Oil: Advanced Beginner

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

Discover more of  your artistic voice and refine technical skill by building on your foundational knowledge of oil painting. Paula will go more in-depth on color theory, putting a special emphasis on value and temperature. We will look at compositions that work well and techniques that help to create interest and flow, incorporating these into […]

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