2026 Adult Class Schedule

Learn the ins and outs of plein air painting with your chosen medium (acrylic, watercolor, pastel, oil, gouache, and drawing mediums). In this interactive, hands-on class, Nelia Harper French will share useful tools for working quickly outdoors. She will demonstrate how to simplify the landscape, and share her approach to plein air painting that works for all mediums. You are welcome to watch, ask questions, and bring your materials with to work outside with instructor guidance. Additional materials will also be available on-site. Age limits: 16+

Location: Blandin Beach, in case of rain meet at MacRostie Art Center

Instructor: Nelia Harper French

Date: Saturday, May 30, 9:00am-12:00pm

Member Fee: $45 Non-member Fee: $55

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Join an experienced art educator as they guide you from start to finish through the creation of a new painting with the use of stencils. With many designs to choose from, you can create a unique and personalized design in this experiential class. Two free beverages are included and there will be plenty of breaks to socialize! Absolutely no art experience is required and all materials are covered. Come learn in a fun and supportive environment surrounded by your friends. Ages 17+

Instructor: Victoria Kragthorpe

Session 1: Friday, June 5, 6:00-8:00pm CANCELLED

Session 2: Friday, July 3, 6:00-8:00pm

Session 3: Friday, August 7, 6:00-8:00pm

Class Fee: $45

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Curious about pastel painting but not sure where to start? This short, beginner-friendly workshop is designed as a simple introduction to the basics of working with pastels. Over two sessions, participants will explore essential techniques, materials, and creative approaches of using pastels. The workshop will focus on skills such as blending, layering, color use, and creating simple compositions. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with pastels while completing small practice studies. This is a purely introductory course intended for adults who want to explore pastels for the first time or build confidence with basic techniques. Students can bring their own materials, or there will be supplies available during class to use. Ages 18+

Instructor: Jan Stenson

Date: Monday & Tuesday, June 29-30, 10:00am-1:00pm

Member Fee: $75 Non-member Fee: $85

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Learn how to take your ideas and sketches into a digital medium and back into a physical object in the form of your own custom shirt! Participants will work with Ipads using digital pencils learning basics in programs like adobe fresco, procreate, and illustrator to create designs that will be printed and pressed onto a shirt. Shirt included in the price of class. Ages 8 and up. Youth and adults welcome.

Instructor: Samsoche Sampson

Date: Tuesdays, July 7 - 28, 2:00-3:00pm

Member Fee: $70 Non-member Fee: $80

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Tuesday open pottery sessions are designed for beginners or advanced students to use our pottery studio. This is an open studio, which means it is not a class but free working time with an instructor to help with questions or limited assistance.

Please enter in the 3D door on the Highway 2 side.

Call 218-326-2697 or register online. Attendees may drop-in but space is not guaranteed. If dropping in, attendees must have exact cash to pay for registration.

Instructor: Bruce Bartos

Time: Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm

Student price: $10 Adult price: $15

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Tuesday Open Paint is an informal, weekly drop-in session for anyone working in a 2-dimensional medium (painting, drawing, collage, etc.). While no instruction is provided, attendees benefit from sharing their projects and process and creating in a supportive and encouraging environment. Sessions are free for members and no registration is required. Please bring your own supplies.

Time: Tuesdays, 10 am - 1pm

Member Fee: FREE Non-member Fee: $5