Week of Events
Muse 12 x 12 Exhibition
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program participants and volunteers. Submit up to two 12 x 12-inch pieces of artwork to be exhibited this fall at Studio 21. Participants can choose to donate 100% of the proceeds […]
Spontaneous Process Painting
Supported by writing prompts and instructor guidance, students will discover how creating mixed-media work on one surface reflects their life experience, wisdom, desire, joy, resistance, and their own visual voice. Themes such as mindfulness, acceptance, trust in self, and painting as journey rather than as destination will be woven throughout. The class environment is void […]
After School Art Camp Ages 6 – 8
After School Art Camp Ages 6 – 8
Explore the possibilities with friends at the Art Colony after school art camp! Allison will teach a variety of art techniques and students will learn about the elements of design and composition through a ton of fun activities, including paper pulp painting, handmade sketchbooks, air dry clay mosaics, foil embossing, and pastel glow effects, among […]
After School Art Camp Ages 9-12
After School Art Camp Ages 9-12
Explore the possibilities with friends at the Art Colony after school art camp! Allison will teach a variety of art techniques and students will learn about the elements of design and composition through a ton of fun activities, including paper pulp painting, handmade sketchbooks, air dry clay mosaics, foil embossing, and pastel glow effects, among […]
Clay Studio Open House
Clay Studio Open House
Join us for an open house in the Clay Studio! We recently launched a new studio access program for local artists working with clay, and we want to tell you about it! This open house will be a time to tour the studio, meet our new ceramics studio manager, and learn about our new studio […]
Art Journaling Re-invented
Art Journaling Re-invented
Rehab an old book by transforming it into a personal piece of art. Supported by instructor prompts, students will build foundation pages; create permissions to self and write a creative manifesto; play and experiment with new materials, techniques and textures; and develop a visual language to honor and express aspects of life through an art […]
David Hahn Art Days
David Hahn Art Days
David Hahn was a beloved community-member, artist who passed away in 2022. He attended Washington University School of Fine Arts and the University of Minnesota. David was Art Director for Miller Publishing. After retiring to Hovland, David focused on watercolor and enjoyed teaching youth classes at the Art Colony as well as working within the […]
Introduction to Ceramics and Wheel-thrown Pottery
Introduction to Ceramics and Wheel-thrown Pottery
This class will provide an introduction to ceramic art: historical and contemporary examples, the process of clay transforming into ceramic, and offer a hands-on exploration of wheel-thrown pottery. The pottery wheel is a wonderful tool for generating pottery forms. Students will learn to prepare the clay for use, center the clay on the wheel, open […]
David Hahn Art Days
David Hahn Art Days
David Hahn was a beloved community-member, artist who passed away in 2022. He attended Washington University School of Fine Arts and the University of Minnesota. David was Art Director for Miller Publishing. After retiring to Hovland, David focused on watercolor and enjoyed teaching youth classes at the Art Colony as well as working within the […]