Grand Marais Art Colony Workshops, Grand Marais, Minnesota
120 WEST 3RD AVENUE   PO BOX 626    GRAND MARAIS, MINNESOTA 55604    218-387-2737   arts@boreal.org

2012 Workshops


January

Life Drawing

Life Drawing

January 25 - April 4; 10 Wednesday evenings; 6:30 - 9 pm.

Tuition:
$100.00
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Does Paint Freeze: Basic Winter Landscape Painting

Does Paint Freeze: Basic Winter Landscape Painting

Jan. 31 - Feb. 1; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm; up the Gunflint Trail at Camp Menogyn; part of Winter Plein Air Festival

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$150.00
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February

Community Ink Day: Print Your Valentines

Community Ink Day: Print Your Valentines

Saturday, Feb 4; 1-4 pm

Instructors:
Jerry Riach and Kelly Dupre
Tuition:
$5.00
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Beginning Clay

Beginning Clay

February 9 - March 29; 8 Thursday evenings; 6 - 8 pm

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
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I Heart Glass

I Heart Glass

February 11; 1 day; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Nancy Seaton
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
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Landscapes in Oil

Landscapes in Oil

February 14 - March 13; 5 Tuesday evenings; 6 - 8:30pm

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$115.00
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Wheel You Be Mine?

Wheel You Be Mine?

February 14; 1 Tuesday evening; 5:30-7pm

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$12.00
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Transforming Fiber into Art

Transforming Fiber into Art

Feb. 15 - 16; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Carolyn Halliday
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$12.00
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Sculpting with Wasp Paper

Sculpting with Wasp Paper

February 17; 1 day; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Kathleen Baleja
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$7.00
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Kiln-carved Fused Glass

Kiln-carved Fused Glass

February 18-19; 1.5 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Sharon Frykman
Tuition:
$115.00
Supply Fee:
$40.00
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Origami I

Origami I

February 18; 1 day; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Kathleen Sheridan
Tuition:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$44.00
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Silk Painting Scarves

Silk Painting Scarves

Feb. 18-19; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Karen Rognsvoog
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$39.00
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Northwoods in Stitches

Northwoods in Stitches

February 18-19; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Julie Crabtree
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
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Origami II

Origami II

February 19; 1 day; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Kathleen Sheridan
Tuition:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$44.00
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Printmaking Sampler

Printmaking Sampler

February 20 - March 19; 5 Mondays; 6-8:30pm

Instructors:
Kelly Dupre and Jerry Riach
Tuition:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$33.00
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Festival Booth 101

Festival Booth 101

February 25; 1 day; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Michael Tonder
Tuition:
$75.00
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Pencil Drawing for Kids

Pencil Drawing for Kids

February 28 - March 20; 4 Tues; 3:15 - 5:15

Instructor:
David Hahn
Tuition:
$25.00
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March

Digital Portfolio Pictures

Digital Portfolio Pictures

Thurs, March 1; .5 days; 5 - 8 pm

Instructor:
Tom Christiansen
Tuition:
$10.00
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Young Adult Clay

Young Adult Clay

March 2-23; 4 Fridays; 3:15-5:15

Instructor:
Melissa Wickwire
Tuition:
$25.00
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Woodblock Printmaking

Woodblock Printmaking

March 2 - 4; 3 days; 9 am - 5 pm.

Instructor:
Nick Wroblewski
Tuition:
$255.00
Supply Fee:
$60.00
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Pots for Painting

Pots for Painting

March 5 - April 9; 6 Mondays; 6-8 pm

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$115.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
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Still Life in Pastel

Still Life in Pastel

March 10 - 11 & 12; 2 or 3days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Lisa Stauffer
Tuition:
$150.00
More info
Introduction to Glass Fusing

Introduction to Glass Fusing

March 29 - April 19; 4 Thursday evenings; 6 - 8:30 pm

Instructor:
Sharon Frykman
Tuition:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
More info
Open Print Studio

Open Print Studio

March 29-June 28; Last Thursday of the Month for 4 months; 6-8:30 pm

Instructors:
Kelly Dupre and Jerry Riach
Tuition:
$8.00
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April

Still Life in Oil

Still Life in Oil

April 3 - 24; 4 Tuesday evenings; 6 - 8:30 pm

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$95.00
More info
Mosaic Art

Mosaic Art

April 3 - 24; 4 Tuesday evenings; 6 - 8 pm

Instructor:
Tod Sylvester
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$22.00
More info
Intermediate Clay

Intermediate Clay

April 17-May 22; 6 Tuesday evenings; 6-8pm

Instructor:
Ann Ward
Tuition:
$115.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
More info
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

April 25 - June 13; 8 Wednesdays; 6:30 - 9 pm

Tuition:
$80.00
More info
Open Glass Studio

Open Glass Studio

April 26 - May 3; 2 Thursdays; 6-8:30pm

Instructor:
Sharon Frykman
Tuition:
$10.00
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The Shape of Shadows

The Shape of Shadows

April 30-May 9; Mondays & Wednesdays; 6-8pm
Instructor:
Sue Robinson
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
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May

Clay Garden Art

Clay Garden Art

May 3-24; 4 Thursdays evenings; 6 - 8 pm

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
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Artist-to-Entrepreneur

Artist-to-Entrepreneur

May 1 - June 5;
6 Tuesday evenings;
6 - 9 pm

Instructor:
Joyce Yamamoto
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
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Oil Landscapes

Oil Landscapes

May 4 - 6; 3 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$225.00
More info

Writing Our Stories

May 17 - June 14; 5 Thursday evenings; 6 - 8:30 pm

Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Tuition:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$6.00
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Creative Genius: Mixed Watermedia and Collage

Creative Genius: Mixed Watermedia and Collage

May 26-27; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jeanne Larson
Tuition:
$190.00
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Torch-Working Glass

Torch-Working Glass

May 26 - 27; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Dan Neff
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$33.00
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Play with Clay

Play with Clay

May 31-June 28; 5 Thursday evenings; 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
More info

June

Soft Pastel Painting

Soft Pastel Painting

June 1-3; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Laurie Toth
Tuition:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
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Felting as Artistic Expression

Felting as Artistic Expression

June 4-25; 4 Mondays; 6-8:30pm

Instructor:
Linda Bauer
Tuition:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
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Quick Paint: The 45 Minute Outdoor Sketch

Quick Paint: The 45 Minute Outdoor Sketch

June 9 - 10; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Todd Voss
Tuition:
$150.00
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Youth Masterpieces

Youth Masterpieces

June 11 - 13; 3 half day sessions; Session 1 (ages 5 - 8): 9 am - 12 pm; Session 2 (ages 9 - 12): 1 - 4 pm

Instructor:
Sandi Pillsbury-Gredzens
Tuition:
$115.00
Supply Fee:
$17.00
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Fused Glass Jewelry

Fused Glass Jewelry

June 16 - 17; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Peachie Schmid
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$55.00
More info
Acrylics 101

Acrylics 101

June 16-17; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Liz Sivertson
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$33.00
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Geometry of Art & Design

Geometry of Art & Design

June 16 - 17; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Tom Westbrook
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$14.00
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A Still Life a Day

A Still Life a Day

June 18-22; 5 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Sally Nystrom
Tuition:
$425.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
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Lithographic Prints Made Easy

Lithographic Prints Made Easy

June 22 - 24; 2.5 days; Fri: 6-9pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-4pm

Instructor:
Matt Kania
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
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Glass Beads

Glass Beads

June 23 - 24; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Gretchen Lisdahl
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$55.00
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Wildlife Study in Oil

Wildlife Study in Oil

June 23 - 24; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Stephen Krasemann
Tuition:
$150.00
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Introduction to Alkyd Painting

Introduction to Alkyd Painting

June 25 - 27; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Sandi Pillsbury-Gredzens
Tuition:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$22.00
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Color Theory

Color Theory

June 28-29; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jon Neuse
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
More info
Pop-Up Field Guide to Wildflowers

Pop-Up Field Guide to Wildflowers

June 29-July 1; 3 days; 9am - 4pm
Instructor:
Shawn Sheehy
Tuition:
$300.00
Supply Fee:
$17.00
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Abstract Drawing & Painting

Abstract Drawing & Painting

June 30 - July 1; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jon Neuse
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
More info

July

Monotype Prints

Monotype Prints

July 2-3; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jon Neuse
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
More info
Capturing the Light with Watercolor

Capturing the Light with Watercolor

July 6-8; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jeanne Larson
Tuition:
$285.00
More info
Encaustic Painting and Collage

Encaustic Painting and Collage

July 6 - 8; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jeff Hirst
Tuition:
$285.00
Supply Fee:
$80.00
More info
The Great American Poster

The Great American Poster

Fri-Sun, July 6-8; 3 days; 9am-4pm

Instructor:
Jim Horton
Tuition:
$285.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Pastel Plein Air Painting

Pastel Plein Air Painting

July 9 - 13; 5 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Lisa Stauffer
Tuition:
$375.00
More info
Fused Glass Tiles

Fused Glass Tiles

July 13 - 15; 3 days; Day 1: 4 - 7 pm; Day 2: 9 am - 4 pm; Day 3: 9 am - noon

Instructor:
Sharon Frykman
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
More info
Camera Elements

Camera Elements

July 13 - 15; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Linda Gammell
Tuition:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Introduction to Oils

Introduction to Oils

July 14 - 15; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Todd Voss
Tuition:
$150.00
More info
Acrylics, Inkjets & Collage

Acrylics, Inkjets & Collage

July 18 - 20; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Bonnie Cutts
Tuition:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$44.00
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Fundamentals of Design

Fundamentals of Design

July 18; 1 day; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jayne Richards
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
More info
Drawing Basics

Drawing Basics

July 19 - 20; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jayne Richards
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$15.00
More info
Bead-scapes: Land, Sea or Sky

Bead-scapes: Land, Sea or Sky

July 20-22; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jo Wood
Tuition:
$255.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Wood-Fire Raku

Wood-Fire Raku

Fri-Sun, July 20-22; 3 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Dorian Beaulieu
Tuition:
$285.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Block Printing: Start to Finish

Block Printing: Start to Finish

July 21 - 22 & 23(optional); 2 or 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Kelly Dupre
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
More info
Gels & Grounds Galore

Gels & Grounds Galore

July 21 - 22; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Bonnie Cutts
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$17.00
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Mentored I

Mentored I

July 23 - 27; 5 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Hazel Belvo
Tuition:
$475.00
More info
Youth Summer Art

Youth Summer Art

July 27 - August 17; 4 Fridays; 10 am - noon

Instructors:
Kelly Dupre and David Hahn
Tuition:
$60.00
More info
Japanese Clay Techniques

Japanese Clay Techniques

July 28-29; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
JD Jorgenson
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
More info
Introduction to Outdoor Oil Painting

Introduction to Outdoor Oil Painting

July 28 - 29; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$150.00
More info
Introduction to Intaglio Printing

Introduction to Intaglio Printing

July 28 - 29; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jerry Riach
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$33.00
More info
Animal Sculpture

Animal Sculpture

July 28 - 29; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Judd Nelson
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Mentored II

Mentored II

July 30 - August 3; 5 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Hazel Belvo
Tuition:
$475.00
More info

August

Adventures in Wheel-Throwing

Adventures in Wheel-Throwing

August 6 - 10; 5 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Dorian Beaulieu
Tuition:
$475.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
More info
Slumping and Sagging Glass

Slumping and Sagging Glass

August 10 - 12; 2.5 days; Day 1 & 2: 9am - 4 pm; Day 3: 9am - noon

Instructor:
Sharon Frykman
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
More info
Guided Studio Time

Guided Studio Time

August 10 - 12; 3 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Todd Voss
Tuition:
$225.00
More info
Collagraph Printmaking

Collagraph Printmaking

August 11-12; 2 days; 9am-4pm
Instructor:
Erik Waterkotte
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$44.00
More info
Youth Studio Art

Youth Studio Art

August 13 - 15; 3 half days; Session 1 (ages 7 - 10): 9 am - 12 pm; Session 2 (ages 11 - 14): 1 - 4 pm

Instructors:
Kelly Dupre and Jo Ann Krause
Tuition:
$115.00
Supply Fee:
$12.00
More info
Mentorship in Printmaking

Mentorship in Printmaking

August 13 - 17; 5 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
James Burke
Tuition:
$375.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
More info

The Art of Personal Writing

Aug. 18 - 19; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Peter Blau
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$6.00
More info
Katazome: Japanese Stencil Dye

Katazome: Japanese Stencil Dye

August 18-19; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Kit Eastman
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Majolica Tile: The World of Color

Majolica Tile: The World of Color

August 18 - 19; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Karin Kraemer
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$12.00
More info
North Shore Pebble Mosaic

North Shore Pebble Mosaic

August 18 - 19; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Laura Stone
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Wood Engraving

Wood Engraving

August 18 - 19; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Joanne Price
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$39.00
More info
Sumi-e: Painting From the Heart

Sumi-e: Painting From the Heart

August 20 - 24; 5 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Susan Frame
Tuition:
$475.00
More info
Rules of Perspective

Rules of Perspective

August 25-26; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Tom Westbrook
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$14.00
More info
Ceramic Teapots

Ceramic Teapots

August 25-26; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
JD Jorgenson
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
More info
Create Soft Pastel Sticks

Create Soft Pastel Sticks

August 25-26; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Laurie Toth
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
More info
Figurative Sculpture

Figurative Sculpture

August 25-26; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Judd Nelson
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Personal Art Critique & Discussion

Personal Art Critique & Discussion

August 27; half day; 5-8pm

Instructor:
Mary Pettis
Tuition:
$30.00
More info
Creative Breakthrough: Bring the Art Spirit into Your Work

Creative Breakthrough: Bring the Art Spirit into Your Work

August 28-31; 4 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Mary Pettis
Tuition:
$395.00
More info

September

Japanese Shibori: Wearable Art

Japanese Shibori: Wearable Art

September 1 - 2; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Karen Rognsvoog
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$39.00
More info
Studio Immersion

Studio Immersion

September 4 - 12; 9 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Hazel Belvo
Tuition:
$655.00
More info
Stained Glass Panel

Stained Glass Panel

September 8 - 9; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Peachie Schmid
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$72.00
More info
Photograph the Fall Landscape

Photograph the Fall Landscape

September 22 - 23; 2 days; 9am - 4pm
Instructor:
Linda Gammell
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info

High School Drawing

September 25-October 16; 4 Tuesdays; 3:15-5:15pm
Instructor:
David Hahn
Tuition:
$25.00
More info

Youth Clay

September 28-October 19; 4 Fridays; 3:15-5:15

Instructor:
Melissa Wickwire
Tuition:
$25.00
More info
Advanced Encaustic

Advanced Encaustic

September 28 - 30; 3 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Jeff Hirst
Tuition:
$285.00
Supply Fee:
$80.00
More info
Fall Colors in Oil

Fall Colors in Oil

September 29-30 & October 1(opt); 2 or 3 days; 9am - 4pm

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$150.00
More info
Totems, Temples & Talismans: Transfer Dye Collage

Totems, Temples & Talismans: Transfer Dye Collage

September 29-30; 2 days; 9am-4pm

Instructor:
Kimber Olson
Tuition:
$190.00
Supply Fee:
$33.00
More info
Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls

Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls

Sept. 30 - Oct. 22; every Sunday at 2 pm & every Monday at 7 pm; 1.25 hour session

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$5.00
More info

October

Aged to Perfection: Elders & Art-Making

October 4 - 5; 2 days; 9 am - noon

Instructor:
Peggy Thompson
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$11.00
More info
The Beauty of Pencil and Brush

The Beauty of Pencil and Brush

October 6-7; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
David Hahn
Tuition:
$150.00
More info
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

October 10 - December 12; 10 Wednesday evenings; 6:30 - 9pm

Tuition:
$100.00
More info
Mat Your Art

Mat Your Art

October 11; 1 Thursday evening; 6 - 9 pm

Instructor:
Neil Sherman
Tuition:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$11.00
More info
Mosaic Art

Mosaic Art

October 11 - November 1; 4 Thursday evenings; 6 - 8 pm

Instructor:
Tod Sylvester
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$22.00
More info
Autumn in Pastel

Autumn in Pastel

October 13 - 14 (& 15 optional); 2 (or 3) days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Lisa Stauffer
Tuition:
$150.00
More info
Open Arts Studio

Open Arts Studio

October 16 - December 18; 10 Tuesdays; 6-9pm

Tuition:
$5.00
More info
Paint-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls

Paint-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls

October 27; 10am-2pm

Instructors:
Joan Farnam and Ann Ward
Tuition:
$5.00
More info
Beyond Centering: Intermediate Pottery

Beyond Centering: Intermediate Pottery

October 29-December 17; 8 Mondays; 6-8pm

Instructor:
Melissa Wickwire
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
More info
Pots for Presents

Pots for Presents

October 30 - December 18; 8 Tuesday evenings; 6 - 8 pm

Instructor:
Joan Farnam
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$30.00
More info

November

Holiday Cards

Holiday Cards

November 10 - 11; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor:
Kelly Dupre
Tuition:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$28.00
More info
Felted Ornaments

Felted Ornaments

November 10; half day; 1-4pm

Instructor:
Linda Bauer
Tuition:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$17.00
More info
Glass Holiday Ornaments

Glass Holiday Ornaments

Nov. 17; 1 day; 9 am - 4 pm

Instructors:
Sharon Frykman and Nancy Seaton
Tuition:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$40.00
More info

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