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Beginner Polymer Clay Earrings: Cozy Fall Designs
Try something new this season with a welcoming introduction to polymer clay. Learn simple techniques for shaping, baking, and assembling while creating two pairs of fall-inspired earrings. Choose from leaves, pumpkins, pumpkin spices lattes, bats, and other seasonal favorites. No experience needed. All supplies included. If you have a pair of jewelry plier, please bring them. Please note, there will be approximately 30 minutes of downtime during baking. -
Adjusting Sewing Patterns to Fit You
Focus on making adjustments to paper patterns so they fit better. Learn where and how to measure, what ease is, do a full bust adjustment, and more. Practice first on generic samples, then the last class will be devoted to working specifically on your personal fit issues.Starting Soon -
Piano: Individual Lessons, Ages 6 to Adult
Youth or adult beginners are welcome. Learn or review the basics of reading notes, rhythm, technique and harmony. Students need access to a piano or keyboard to practice. These are individual half-hour lessons. Sliding Fees: Our model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable. -
Beginning and Intermediate Pottery & Wheelwork
Receive expert instruction in throwing pieces using an electric wheel. Hand building is also covered at Harding High School. Clay and glazes will be used. All supplies included in fee. Please note: All projects need to be made during class time using approved materials. We’re not able to store or fire pieces made elsewhere or with outside materials. -
Guitar and Ukulele: Individual Lessons, Ages 6 to Adult
Youth and Adult beginners welcome. Pick a melody, strum a chord, and perform popular and classical guitar or ukulele music. Play acoustic guitar or ukulele as a beginning or progressing student. Participants must bring their own guitar or ukulele. These are individual half-hour lessons. Sliding Fees: Our model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable. -
Beginning & Intermediate Banjo or Guitar Lessons: Ages 12 to Adult
Beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Participants must bring their own banjo or acoustic, electric, or bass guitar. These are individual half-hour lessons. Sliding Fees: Our model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable. -
Beginning Knitting 101
Knit and purl your way to textiles, perfect for Minnesota’s changing weather. Bring a pair of size 7 knitting needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn (no dark colors). -
Beginner Oil Painting
Learn the fundamentals of oil painting, including mastery of tools and materials and the basic tenets of art. Work from a still life using a limited palette, learning techniques from the masters! This class has a supply list to purchase before class. Supplies:Oil Paint 37ml tubes, any brand-Quinacridone Magenta-Cadmium Yellow Light-Cobalt Teal-Titanium White-Burnt Sienna Boar Bristle Oil Painting Brushes-Bright, Long Handle, Sizes 4, 10-Filbert, Long Handle, Sizes 4, 12-Round, Long Handle, Sizes 1, 4Studio or Value grade canvases & panelsPanels: Economy Bulk set of 9”x12”Canvas: 1- 16”x20”1- Disposable Palette pad, 16”x20”1- 33.8oz. bottle Turpenoid (not turpentine), or equivalent odorless solvent 1 old cut up t-shirt1 metal palette knife1-75ml bottle Winsor & Newton Liquin1-8oz bottle Linseed oil1- Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank1-32oz bottle Brush Flush Oil & Latex Paint Brush Cleaner1-Brush carrier1 Palette cup, small, double -
Metal Earrings Workshop
Design and create your own handcrafted metal earrings while learning foundational metalsmithing skills like sawing, texturing, drilling, polishing, and forming ear wires. Beginner-friendly with no experience needed. Work primarily with brass, with sterling silver ear wire options. Leave with a unique, lightweight pair of modern statement earrings. -
Intermediate and Advanced Pottery & Wheelwork
Build on your existing pottery skills as you create functional and decorative pieces on the electric wheel. Prior wheel-throwing experience is required. All supplies included. Please note: All projects need to be made during class time using approved materials. Please note: All projects need to be made during class time using approved materials. We’re not able to store or fire pieces made elsewhere or with outside materials.Wed, Sep 30 - Nov 185:30 - 8:00 PMJ.J. Hill (Community Education Center)Min Age 16 yr.View more infoWaitlist -
Stacker Ring Jewelry Making
Learn how to make three stunning sterling silver stacker rings; one flat hammered ring, one twisted wire ring, and one classic stacker ring. Upgrade to gold-filled rings for $15 at class. Get guided step-by-step instructions to make you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way in this beginner friendly class. Please arrive a few minutes early to find your seat. You will not be able to join the class if you are more than 10 minutes late. -
Basics of Hand Lettering
Turn simple strokes into something beautiful! Learn the fundamentals of hand lettering, build skills that make lettering easier, and create a hand lettered 8x10” poster to take home. All supplies included. -
Natural Melt and Pour Soap
Make three handcrafted goat milk bar soaps, learning basic color and fragrance techniques. All essential oils and most colorants are foraged by the instructor; items that cannot be foraged are purchased from a local Dakota medicine shop. The instructor only uses what is available and in season. All supplies are included. -
Sip & Paint: Wine Glasses
Ages 21 and up. Raise a glass to creativity! Design and paint two stemless wine glasses featuring seasonal designs. Explore techniques for planning artwork, applying paint, and curing your finished pieces to create functional glassware perfect for everyday use or gifts. No experience needed. All supplies and one drink token included. -
Borosilicate Glass Project Sampler: Little Critters
Light a torch, melt borosilicate glass, and sculpt with color to create your own adorable 3-D glass critter in a beginner-friendly environment! Your critter will need time to cool properly so you’ll need to pick up your glass pal two days later. Supplies included. -
Zentangle Art
Unwind with some relaxing, pattern-filled drawing! Zentangle is all about creating structured designs with simple, repeating shapes—no art experience needed. It’s easy, fun, and a great way to de-stress. We’ve got all the supplies ready for you! -
Resin Jewelry Making
Create stunning earrings and necklaces featuring delicate dried flowers in clear UV resin. Learn how to mix, arrange, and embed blooms to craft unique, personalized pieces. With expert guidance every step of the way, you’ll leave with beautiful wearable art that showcases your creativity and love of nature. -
Intro to Junk Journaling
Junk journaling uses both personal and recycled materials to mark memories. Learn pamphlet construction, binding, paper selection, and creative techniques like adding pockets or tuck spots. Great for anyone interested in creative journaling. Supplies provided for the first class. Items from home can be brought on weeks 2 and 3. -
Beginning Cross Stitch
A stitch in time saves nine, but a cross stitch in time creates art! We’ll cover essential tools and techniques, practice foundational stitches, and explore how to follow a simple pattern so you can cross stitch patterns of your choice in the future. All supplies included.Waitlist -
Paper Quilling
Transform simple paper strips into swirling curls and magical shapes. Roll, loop, and twist your way into enchanting designs that dance across cards, journals, and keepsakes. This class has a supply list to purchase. Supply list to bring to class: Quilling Tool Kit (found at most craft/hobby stores or online) Quilling strips (paper) Fine tip glue bottle Fine tip tweezers -
Intro to Watercolor Florals
Paint two 7”x15” watercolor paintings, one with coneflowers and one with delphiniums. Use similar techniques and processes to create the flowers with a background uniting them for displaying together. Step-by-step instruction for beginners or experienced painters. This class has a supply list to purchase. View full list online. Supply List: watercolor paper professional grade watercolor paint water containers paper towels pop up tissues watercolor brushes watercolor palette pencil/eraser fine mist spray bottle for water -
Using Negative Painting with Watercolor
Take your watercolor skills to the next level with negative painting, a technique that defines subjects by painting the space around them. Expand your wet into wet skills and discover new ways to create depth, contrast, and detail. This class has a supply list to purchase before class. View full list online. -
Sewing With Knits
Explore fabrics like cotton jersey, sweater knits, and spandex blends. Master seam types, stretch stitches, elastic, and edge finishes. Gain tips, tricks, and practice with provided fabric samples. Bring your sewing machine/pedal to the first class, along with your favorite tools (pins, little scissors and a hem gauge (if you have them), and thread for your project. -
Using Serger/Overlocker Sewing Machines
Get professional help on how your serger works. Bring your serger to class for a lesson on threading, tension, needles, the knife, and the different stitches it will perform. Bring serger/overlocker, pedal, and thread.