Abstraction from Nature

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

In this painting intensive, artists will create a series of abstract paintings inspired by visual studies, personal narratives, and elements of the North Shore landscape. Daily warm-up exercises and group […]

Develop Your Artistic Potential

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

David’s teaching philosophy is tied to his belief that each artist is unique, and therefore the challenge is to help students generate their internal voice so they can achieve their […]

Observing Wildness with Cyanotypes and Monoprinting

Eco-friendly Printmaking Studio 21 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN

Over the course of two days, students will spend time outside near Lake Superior and inside the printmaking studio creating cyanotypes and monotypes that reflect on the experience of observing […]

Beginning Watercolor

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

Explore the foundation of watercolor techniques to create a small series of watercolor paintings inspired by the majestic scenery and natural elements of Grand Marais. Students will work from photos […]

Exploring Lidded Vessels

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

This four day workshop will be an introduction to and exploration of various lidded ceramic vessels. Students will use wheel-throwing and slab-building processes. Ben will demonstrate various lidded-vessel bodies, lids, […]

Etching Studio

Eco-friendly Printmaking Studio 21 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN

Etching is a traditional printmaking process in which lines or marks are physically bitten into a piece of metal (often copper) using an acid. This technique dates back to the […]

Sumi-e: Beginner’s Inspiration

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

Sumi-e is a Japanese word that means “ink picture.” Learn to paint the sumi-e way using ink, Chinese painting colors, rice paper, and bamboo brushes. In this class you will […]

Nature Inspired Katazome Samples

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

Create colorful fabric and paper samples you can use in quilting and book arts projects. Exploring the centuries-old Japanese textile design technique known as katazome (paste-resist stencil dyeing), you’ll design […]

Form and Surface: Functional Canvases and Water Etching

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

Looking to improve your ceramic forms and explore a new decorative process? In this workshop, Dallas will cover design elements in regards to both form and surface. Students will build […]

Acrylic: The Versatile Medium

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

Having spent years presenting technical information about Golden Acrylic materials, Bonnie will demonstrate the versatility of acrylic materials and some unique possibilities, including creating texture with gels and pastes, painting […]

Painting Dynamic Interiors

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

This three-day painting workshop will focus on exploring the architectural interior as a painting subject. Topics discussed will include point-of-view/perspective, color and value, and the use of light and shadow […]

Family Class: Watercolor Monoprints (ages 12 to adult)

Eco-friendly Printmaking Studio 21 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN

Adults and kids will work alongside each other for a fun, family art primer. Watercolor monoprints are a fun introduction to printmaking. Students will work with water-based media like gouache […]

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