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CLASS CATALOG

SUMMER 2019JUNE-AUGUST

Creating Community Through Art

COVER: Courtesy of Craig Blacklock

Images from upcoming WBCA Exhibitions

Becky Jokela

Joanne Meierhoffer

Craig Blacklock

Sher Leksen

Craig Blacklock

Karen Berning

Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate.

FORD FAMILY GALLERY EXHIBITSGALLERY HOURS:Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM-8:30 PMSaturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Call 651.407.0597 for additional hours

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BOARD of DIRECTORSCHAIRAlan Kantrud

VICE CHAIRKim Ford

TREASURERSara Nephew

SECRETARYAlex Legeros

MEMBERSJane BacchusJudith BenhamDonna BruhlMitch CooperRobert CuerdenKatherine CurranMary GoveCindy IhlenfeldRoberta JohnsonKaren KepplePeter KramerMary PoulKarl SevigJalai Shelago-HegnaBon SommervilleTravis ThompsonBill WeigelSteve Wolgamot

EMERITUS DIRECTORSSue Ahlcrona Mary Levins Nor Olson

STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTORSuzi Hudson

PROGRAM DIRECTORDanielle Cézanne

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORAndy Vollbrecht

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORLori Swanson

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTLorene McGrane

PROGRAM ASSISTANTGina Giambruno

RECEPTIONISTS Cindy Burroughs Judy Hensley

BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGERDave Borglund

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTMark Greene

TEACHING ARTISTKyle Frederickson

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota througha Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to alegislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Mission of White Bear Center for the Arts:To provide a gateway to diverse arts experiences.

• Educating new and established artists •• Cultivating the understanding of art in its many forms •

• Celebrating the joys of art •

Craig Blacklock St. Croix & Namekagon Rivers — The Enduring GiftTake a visual journey down the St. Croix & Namekagon Rivers through Craig Blacklock’s videos accompanied by Peter Mayer’s live, original music. Craig and Peter will offer a sampling from the video that accompanies Craig’s book, and Craig will provide added perspectives about the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that protected these rivers, and anecdotes from the making of the book, video and traveling museum exhibition. Following a short intermission, John Kaul’s 20 minute film, Wild and Scenic St. Croix will also be shown. Craig and his wife, Honey will have all three editions of the book for sale at the event. To preview the books and images and learn more about the Enduring Gift Photography Project, go to www.stcroixphotography.com.

SHOW DATES: May 22-July 3 FILM/CONCERT: Tuesday, June 11, 6:00-9:00 PM TICKETS: $10 Member/Non-Member, please register in advance

FREE PUBLIC RECEPTION: Wednesday, June 12, 6:00-8:00 PM See page 6 for photography workshop with Craig Blacklock

• • •Summer CelebrationLake Country Pastel SocietyPlease join us for the Lake Country Pastel Society’s Open Invitational Exhibition that will be juried for awards by award-winning artist Kami Mendlik.

SHOW DATES: July 18, 2019 – August 21, 2019 OPENING RECEPTION: July 18, 6:30-8:30 PM

GALLERY EVENTS

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The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe Lecture and Musical PerformanceLaWayne Leno and Reid SmithJoin us for an exciting evening of piano music and an informative lecture about music history in Minnesota. After a short piano concert by award-winning students of Dr. Reid Smith, LaWayne Leno will introduce us to “an astonishing woman in an astonishing place at an astonishing time,” Adele aus der Ohe. Mr. Leno will read excerpts from his internationally acclaimed biography The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe: From a Liszt Student to a Virtuoso.

This lecture will highlight the amazing musical life in Minnesota from 1888-1904, and the life of Adele aus der Ohe, who performed six times in Minnesota including the opening concert of the Schubert Club as well as the opening concert in Carnegie Hall with Tchaikovsky conducting.

Alan Walker, Professor Emeritus of Music at McMaster University and prize-wining biographer wrote: “We cannot help but marvel at the shroud of neglect that obscured Adele aus der Ohe from our view, and Mr. Leno must be thanked for bringing her out of the shadows.”

This “Untold Story” will be further revealed on June 1 and 2 when Lakeshore Players presents Mr. Leno’s play at The Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Please contact Lakeshore Players directly for tickets to the play.

CLASS ID: 5Z1EDate/Time: Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 PMTickets: FREE with Registration

Inspired by Nature: Garden Art & Floral ArrangementsMahtomedi Garden ClubInspired by Nature will highlight gardening and pollinators on August 3, offering visitors a pleasing spectrum of art, flower arrangements, speakers and activities. The Mahtomedi Garden Club will invite area floral artists to build on the exhibition Summer Celebration by the Lake Country Pastel Society in the Ford Family gallery by submitting floral interpretations of the artwork. The beautiful floral entries will provide visitors with ideas for their own centerpieces and home decoration. Award-winning author Rhonda Reming Hayes will be the featured speaker. We are featuring a ‘make and take’ event to learn how to create a seed bomb for our pollinator and bird friends out of clay and wildflower seeds with garden club member Sue Kowalski.

Award ceremony will be at 4:15 PM. If you are interested in creating a floral design for this event, please contact the Mahtomedi Garden Club: www.mahtomedigardenclub.org. Deadline for signup/selection is July 25. Designs of all types are welcome, from fairy garden to abstract, whimsical to formal. CLASS ID: 7A6EDate/Time: Saturday, August 3, 1:00-5:00 PMTuition: FREE

GALLERY EVENTS (CONTINUED)

See page 4 for WBCA Book Club featuring

The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe: From a Liszt Student

to a Virtuoso.

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Inspired By Nature 2018, Best of Show, Steven Freund

Inside you there is an artist you don’t know about. -Rumi

Dear Friends,

As we finally shove parkas and boots into dark corners with an extra kick of “good riddance,” we Minnesotans have earned our bragging rights. Yet as the sandals come out, in flood those pangs of panic that we must squeeze every last drop out of summer’s juice before it’s gone. Those terrifyingly cold nights, punctuated by booms of ice-quakes, are all too quickly going to be back. And so, I must warn you: WBCA’s summer catalog is going to add to your panic.

It’s loaded with so much good stuff that you should, well…either turn back now, or… Surrender Dorothy!

Surrender to rushing rivers, outrageous greens, and pools of reflection in the photographs of Craig Blacklock gracing the walls of our Ford Family Gallery, May 22-July 3. Surrender to Wild and Scenic St. Croix, a film by John Kaul on June 11. And then, surrender to Summer Celebration, Lake Country Pastel Society’s Open Invitational Exhibition, July 18-August 21.

But yikes! Before we jump to August, let’s not forget about all the other opportunities in June and July. How about learning the art of Kirigami and Paper Sculpture, or baking pizzas and flatbreads in WBCA’s outdoor Gove Wood-Fired Oven? There are tons of new classes for teens or tiny tots. There’s Painting Frogs or Sumi-e Poppies. There are Whimsical Dragonflies and Intro to Zine Art. There are ladybugs and fairy gardens. There are flowers to be blown out of glass, or welded, or felted. Oh my!

Want summer adventure? There’s urban sketching, plein air painting, beginning oil, or advanced. There are sculpted gardens to tour or a workshop in France. Staying home? WBCA brings the Mediterranean to you with an evening of Paella Valenciana, or continuing conversational French, or learning Italian. How about maximizing those precious gifts from the Farmers’ Market? Check out classes on page 11 with Peggy Doran. Panicked yet? I am!

Summer will never be long enough, so let’s just surrender. And maximize. That way, when winter does that ground-popping-with-ice-thing again, summer 2019 will come sparkling back, through something beautiful we learned, made, or did together. It’ll be a summer well spent.

So, hurry. Come on. It’s summer!

INSIDE4 EVENTS & LECTURES

5 FIELD TRIPS

6 VISITING ARTISTS

7 COMING TIHS FALL

8 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

8 CALLIGRAPHY

9 CLAY

11 COOKING

12 DIGITAL ART

13 DRAWING

14 FAMILY/KIDS/TEENS

17 FIBER

18 GLASS

19 JEWELRY

19 LABYRINTH

20 LANGUAGE

20 LEATHER

21 MOVEMENT/DANCE

22 PAINTING - ACRYLIC

23 PAINTING - ALL MEDIUMS

24 PAINTING - ENCAUSTIC

25 PAINTING - OIL

27 PAINTING - PASTELS

27 PAINTING - SUMI-E

28 PAINTING - WATERCOLOR

30 PAPER

30 PHOTOGRAPHY

31 WELDING

31 WOOD

31 WRITING

32 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

33 MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATION

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!PLATINUM: Emergency Contractors Services Inc • JL Schwieters Building Supply

Construction, Inc. • Reell Precision Manufacturing • Schwieters Pottery GOLD: Boyum Barenscheer PLLP • NewStudio Architecture Mueller Memorial

Steve Goranson Video

SILVER: Auto Glass Express • Bremer Bank • B&G Products Company Cotroneo’s Wine and Spirits • Hagstrom Builder • Kathy & Lisa Madore, Edina Realty

High Point Creative • Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures • Trade Press, Inc. Vadnais Heights Lions Club • Washington Square Bar and Grill • Wet Paint

BRONZE: Abbott Paint & Carpet • Bill Weigel Signs • Cities Credit Union Crowley, White, Helmer & Sevig, Inc. • Designs by Mary • Ekblad, Pardee & Bewell Inc.

Heraeus Medical Components • Kane’s Catering • Kowalski’s Market, WBL Lakeshore Family Dentistry • MidWestOne Bank • Rudy’s Redeye Grill

White Bear Country Inn • White Bear Eye Clinic

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Suzi Hudson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Saymoukda Vongsay

WBCA Book ClubSuzi Hudson Join other friends of WBCA to talk about interesting books! In this first-ever biography, by local author LaWayne Leno, Adele aus der Ohe is revealed through personal letters, newspaper articles, and poetry. This provocative and forgotten story tells of the glories and struggles of a female artist, at the turn of the 20th century.

Adele aus der Ohe was a child prodigy, playing her debut concert at age ten. By age twelve, she became a student of Franz Liszt. As a performer and composer, she was a true superstar. She played with Tchaikovsky at Carnegie Hall, performed fifty-one times with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and toured throughout the world. Yet today she is unknown. The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe from a Liszt Student to a Virtuoso is available in the WBCA store.

CLASS ID: 5Z1FDate/Time: Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:00 PMTuition: FREE with Registration

Am Now Writer: Public ReadingMary Jane LaVigneJoin us for a public reading for writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and more. Sign up to share your short essay, a few poems, fan-fiction, flash-fiction, or your novel in progress; anything you can present in 5 minutes or less. Or, just come to listen! Reader registration required prior to the event.

Special Guest: Saymoukda Vongsay

Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is a Lao American writer. She was born in a refugee camp in Nongkhai, Thailand and immigrated to Minnesota in 1984. Because of her unique background, her work is focused on creating tools and spaces for the amplification of refugee voices through poetry, theater, and experimental cultural production.

Her plays have been presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, Theater Mu, Consortium of Asian American Theater Artists, White Bear Center for the Arts and Theater Unbound. She is a Playwright’s Center and Theater Mu fellow in playwriting, a Loft Literary Center fellow in poetry, a Loft Literary Center fellow in children’s and young adult literature, a Twin Cities Media Alliance fellow in public art, and an Aspen Ideas Bush Foundation scholar.

CLASS ID: 7A8ADate/Time: Monday, July 8, 7:00-8:30 PM Tuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation) Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Foci Glass Blowing: Glass FlowersFoci MCGA InstructorsMeet a group from WBCA at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where a professional glass instructor will mentor you along in the process to create blown glass flowers. This hands-on experience is designed to provide you with an exciting introduction to working with molten glass. The thrill of shaping molten glass is unlike anything else available in the Twin Cities metro area. This is an excellent team building experience and truly a unique special event. You may bring food and drinks to enjoy, as there is some downtime while everyone takes turns making their glass. Finished projects can be picked up from Foci one week after the class. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class. CLASS ID: 7AIJ Date/Time: Saturday, July 13, 10:00 AMTuition: $70 Member/$87 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, Beginner and BeyondLocation: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

Sculpture Garden Tour Wouterina De Raad Join friends from WBCA for a fun day of food, flowers, and folk art! This is your chance to visit folk artist Wouterina De Raad’s 100 concrete sculptures nestled into 3 acres of perennial flower gardens. Meet at Rudy’s Redeye Grill in the White Bear Country Inn (on Highway 61 across from WBCA) for lunch from 11:15 AM-12:15 PM. Guests will pay for their own lunch. We will then board a bus leaving at 12:30 PM for the sculpture garden in Beldenville, WI. The tour is from 1:45 -3:15 PM, and the bus will return to Rudy’s by 4:15 PM. Please bring a tip for the driver. Visit www.concretemosaicsculpture.com to learn more about Wouterina and her sculpture garden. Contact WBCA for address if driving yourself.

CLASS ID: 7A1IDate/Time: Wednesday, July 10, 11:15 AM-4:15 PM Tuition: $20 includes bus, $15 if you drive yourself Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

The Creative Breath Watercolor Workshop in Chartreuse, FrancePatrick JagerEscape to France and get inspired! Patrick conducts a 6 day workshop in which he teaches the Taoist approach to watercolors. Working in the atelier and outdoors in the inspiring Chartreuse mountains. Patrick instructs Qi Gong and the associated moving meditation of a unique brush stroke, the harmony of the earth and creativity and concentration through the breath. Stay at the Charmetière Guest House with hosts Albert Butler, originally from WBL, and wife Fabricia. Please visit www.lacharmetiere.fr to learn more about the area and accommodations. The workshop will be in English. To register for the trip or learn more about it please email Albert at [email protected]. Date/Time: July 1-7, 2019, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMTuition: $572Lodging: $316 Share Room, $433 Single Room Includes reception and departure – Grenoble Train Station, Room + Breakfast and Dinner at the Charmetière Guest House.Lunch: $80 – $150 depending on Restaurant or Picnic.Total Fee: $968 – $1085 for 6 Day Work Shop. (Students must pay their travel fees from Minneapolis to Grenoble, France.)Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

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The Techniques Behind the Images: A Photography Workshop with Craig Blacklock Craig BlacklockCraig Blacklock’s photographs immerse you within his images. You feel as if you are flying along side of eagles, standing mere feet from deer, and could reach out and touch the foregrounds of most of his landscapes. Craig will discuss the making of his most recent book, video and traveling museum exhibition, ST. CROIX & NAMEKAGON RIVERS — The Enduring Gift, from planning his trips, to his daily routine, to specific techniques he uses to achieve that “immersive” quality to his images. Craig will offer tips and tutorials on stacked focus; panoramas; stacked focus panoramas; drone images; drone panoramas; and drone video, as well as wildlife photography, including blending in different skies to create optical illusions that trick the viewer into believing they are closer and higher than they otherwise would. Participants should bring 3 of their own images (highest quality file you have of the image, such as a layered Photoshop document) on a USB stick to the workshop for a critique.

CLASS ID: 6A1ADate/Time: Wednesday, June 12, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuition: $245 Member/$299 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond

Painting Contemporary Figurative Paintings Karen Knutson Learn to loosen up and paint from the heart! We will be drawing more contemporary versions of people, in the loosest fashion possible. Simplicity is the name of the game in this workshop. Many techniques for texture, how to build layers for depth, working with limited colors, and lots of fun tricks done with rubbing alcohol and other tools, are just some of the new skills that you will learn.

One day, we will learn how to do wire drawings, which will help the students to loosen up! (Wire drawings are done with permanent markers and they resemble wire sculptures when completed.) This workshop is geared for all levels of acrylic students. We will also be trying other mixed media for detail work, like caran d’ ache crayons and prismacolor pencils. Karen Knutson is a very sought after instructor who believes that painting should be fun, but also likes to teach good design at the same time! www.karenknutson.com* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 7A101Date/Time: Tuesday – Thursday, July 30 – August 1, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMTuition: $370 Member/ $463 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Papermaking 101Erica Spitzer RasmussenIn this class, students will learn about the history of western papermaking and then step outside to make some colorful sheets of their own. After the basic skills are mastered, decorative options such as inclussions, two-plys and stencils will be explored. Wear casual clothes and shoes that can get wet. CLASS ID: 6A8EDate/Time: Friday, June 14, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $52 Member/$67 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

•••Found Metal Figure SculptureJon KamrathFabricate your own found metal figure sculpture. Wrenches, nuts, bolts, nails, pipes, tools, almost anything made of steel can be cut, ground, or welded together to form a sculpture. Public sculptor Jon Kamrath can help you learn how in this class. Bring in your own found metal objects or use instructor provided materials. Learn the basics of how to use metal tools such as a torch, MIG welder, chop saw, angle grinder, anvil and more to make your own metal sculpture, then paint it and bring it home on the last day. Closed toed shoes and long pants necessary for this class. Class limited to 7 students, register early!

CLASS ID: 6A0EDate/Time: 3 Mondays, July 8-22, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $150 Member/$187 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $50 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

New students receive a 15% discount. Register today!

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Hand Building from Models and TemplatesEric Knoche In this class we will combine simple hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, modeling and slab construction with the use of models and several different kinds of templates. Emphasis will be placed on gaining a deeper understanding of the clay itself, establishing a paradigm of creative problem solving and developing a personal set of integrated building methods that accomplishes each students artistic goals. Additionally, Eric will include a bit of Argentine tango-based movement into this class. The tango was and is essential to Eric’s development as an artist. And he promises it isn’t as random as it sounds.

CLASS ID: 10A3ADate/Time: Saturday-Sunday, October 12 & 13, 9:30 AM-4:30 PMTuition: $163 Member/$205 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

Originally from Minnesota, Eric studied anthropology in India, poetry in California, taught ceramics at a college in Thailand, and drove a muffin truck in New York City before apprenticing to ceramist Jeff Shapiro. He later completed a short term apprenticeship to Japanese Living National Treasure, Isezaki Jun. Eric exhibits and teaches internationally. In addition to playing with mud, he enjoys hiking, reading and checking the cloud formations for the face of Elvis. Eric works in Asheville, North Carolina.

•••Photo Editing and Organization Using iPhone or iPadLars SamuelssonAre the number of photos on your iPhone. IPad getting overwhelming? Do you have trouble finding the one photo you wanted to print? In this class we will dive into “Photos”, your iPhone’s app that stores all photos taken by your iPhone. We will look at using folders to organize photos into categories of your choosing, making favorites and tips and tricks for making your photo collection to be more streamlined and less confusing. For iPad or iPhone only.

CLASS ID: 10A5EDate/Time: Tuesday, October 1, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $21 Member/$27 Non-MemberAge/Level: All Ages, All Levels

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COMING THIS FALLWatching Yourself Think in Watercolor James Nutt Join architect and artist James Nutt as he shares a unique abstract approach to watercolor. James has developed this abstract approach from those evenings when you feel like painting but don’t have a plan. Over time he has found this to be a fun method to quiet your internal art critic, learn your palette, and give yourself permission to just go for it. James will encourage the class through the process of making a single simple decision and then intuitively react to that move with another, and then another. The finished piece is often surprisingly complex for not starting with a plan. The semi controlled nature of this process allows room for the surprising magic of the watercolor media.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 10AWADate/Time: 2 Thursdays, October 10 & 17, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $48 Member/$58 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

Symbolism in Your PaintingShirley BlakeFrom ancient times to the present, symbols are a part of our communication both verbally and visually. Everywhere we look, we are aware of the symbolism in our lives. This course focuses on the daily symbols (ex. street signs) and the more meaningful symbols (love, joy, family) important to us. The exercises will be geared toward non-realistic paintings as you find your own vision of creative painting. Join in on the fun of this unique approach to your artful life.

Artists will work on separate paintings in each morning and afternoon session. Past experience is helpful; however, an open, experimental and “anything goes” attitude is the best. Critique is a part of each session. All media and all levels of artists are welcome.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 10B1ADate/Time: Friday-Sunday, October 25-27, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $350 Member/$438 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Studio CoffeeNeil Johnston Come to WBCA for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques, and trends. Free with registration. Stay for open studio and make art. CLASS ID: 6A6ADate/Time: 11 Fridays, June 7-August 23, 9:30-10:30 AMNo Class July 5 Tuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation) Age/Levels: Adults, All Levels

•••Fundamentals of CompositionDebra DreslerLearn the 9 fundamental elements of visual design composition. We will explore each of these elements by referencing pictorial examples of the basic components to help you make your artwork shine. No more guessing about placement, spacing, texture or the basic foundation for your work of art. These principals apply to all 2-D mediums.

CLASS ID: 7A6ADate/Time: Friday, July 12, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $18 Member/$22 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginners

CLASS ID: 8A6ADate/Time: Friday, August 23, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $18 Member/$22 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginners

Open Studio: Artist to ArtistNo InstructorGet to know other artists. Grow in knowledge, support, and community by creating together in any medium. Work on your own project with your own supplies. No instruction will be provided; this is an opportunity for open studio with like-minded artists. Bringing snacks is encouraged. Registration is required to attend this class. CLASS ID: 6A6BDate/Time: 11 Fridays, June 7-August 23, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMNo Class July 5 Tuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation)Age/Levels: Adults, All Levels

•••Your Artist Creativity Path Debra Dresler, Certified Facilitator—Finding your Creative Journey with Uber BlissLearn to discover, nurture, support, define and enhance your creative self by joining in thisjourney. We will work together to discover our passions, truths, purpose, blocks, curiosities, fears, beliefs and goals. Through journals, artist dates, detective work exercises, dream visioning, mindfulness, and audacious FUN, we will meet and travel this creative path together.

CLASS ID: 7A6BDate/Time: 5 Saturdays, July 13-August 10, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $105 Member/$135 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: Pre-Purchase book, The Muse Is In by Jill Badonsky, & $20 payable to instructor for workbook companionAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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CALLIGRAPHYBeginning CalligraphyPat BarrettLearning calligraphy is similar to learning any art form. It involves line, shape, space, texture, color, and movement. In calligraphy there are basic rules and techniques meant to help the learning process. In this class our focus will be on learning the Italic minuscule script (lower case letters). Students should be able to apply these rules and techniques to learning other calligraphic scripts. The focus of the first class will be learning the basics such as tools, supplies, terms, and any other basic information necessary to start putting pen to paper. The focus of the following two classes will be learning the structure of each letter within the Italic lower case alphabet, spacing, and a bit on layout, as well as individual guidance and answering questions.Please bring to the first class:

• Note taking paper• Pencil or pen for notes.• 18” T-square, preferably metal.• 18”x24” sturdy piece of foam core. • Artist tape or blue painter’s tape.• 14x17 Borden Riley #37 Layout Paper.

CLASS ID: 7A8BDate/Time: 3 Saturdays, July 27-August 10, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $79 Member/$101 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $2 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond

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October Woodfire ExplorationZac SpatesWoodfire your pottery with Zac Spates at his beautiful, newly built pottery studio 25 minutes east of White Bear Lake in Hudson, Wisconsin. Class participants will learn how to load and fire Zac’s small anagama wood kiln. Participants can continue with their regularly scheduled classes (or take Tuesday Evening Clay with Zac) to create the work to be fired. The class will meet two months before the firing to see Zac’s kiln/studio and to discuss clay and glaze surfaces, wadding techniques, etc. in preparation for the firing. The loading and firing occurs over a Friday-Sunday weekend, and the kiln will be unloaded the following weekend. While it is not required to be onsite for the entire firing and unloading, participants are encouraged to help as much as they are able. No wood fire experience necessary. CLASS ID: 10A3BDate/Time: TBA Tuition: $250 Member/$310 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and BeyondLocation: Zac Spates Pottery Studio

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Monday Morning ClayAdam GruetzmacherJoin potter Adam Gruetzmacher on Monday mornings in an open instruction studio setting. Students will help determine the trajectory of the class through their ideas and desire to explore new techniques in clay on and off the wheel. Work at your own pace and learn through both individual and group demonstration. Open to all skill levels, we will enjoy a relaxed studio environment designed to nurture and explore our ideas. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 6A3ADate/Time: 4 Mondays, June 3-24, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7A3ADate/Time: 5 Mondays, July 1-29, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member CLASS ID: 8A3ADate/Time: 4 Mondays, August 5-26, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults & Teens 17+, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save!$445 Member/$536 Non-Member

Beginning/ Intermediate ClaySoojin Choi Explore basic hand building and wheel-throwing skills with this beginner/ intermediate course.Focus on learning to make different shapes using the wheel or hand-building skills like pinching, coiling, and slab building. Use your shapes to create utilitarian pottery or sculptural forms. Bring your ideas for specific forms you’d like to learn to make. Class will offer demonstrations and individualized instruction. No clay experience necessary. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 6A3BDate/Time: 4 Mondays, June 3-24, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7A3BDate/Time: 5 Mondays, July 1-29, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8A3BDate/Time: 4 Mondays, August 5-26, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults 17+, Beginning to Intermediate* Sign up for all three classes and save!$445 Member/$536 Non-Member

Online registration is available! Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org.

See page 7 for a clay workshop with visiting artist,

Eric Knoche.


Tuesday ClayZac Spates/Adam Gruetzmacher Come explore the endless possibilities in clay! Although this course is self-guided, each class will start with a short demonstration or show- and-tell followed by time to work on individual projects: throwing techniques, hand-building, surface decoration and form resolution, etc. Zac will work with students one-on-one to discuss projects and troubleshoot conceptual and construction issues. Over the course of the quarter, you will build your ceramics vocabulary and develop work that is unique to you. All levels are welcome. Materials are included.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLAY CLASS ID: 6A3DDate/Time: 4 Tuesdays, June 4-25, 3:30-6:00 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7A3DDate/Time: 5 Tuesdays, July 2-30, 3:30-6:00 PM Tuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8A3DDate/Time: 4 Tuesdays, August 6-27, 3:30-6:00 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save!$445 Member/$536 Non-Member

TUESDAY EVENING CLAY CLASS ID: 6A3EDate/Time: 4 Tuesdays, June 4-25, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 7A3EDate/Time: 5 Tuesdays, July 2-30, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8A3EDate/Time: 4 Tuesdays, August 6-27, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save!$445 Member/ $536 Non-Member

Clay Open StudioVarious ArtistsNeed more studio time? This class is open to anyone who is enrolled in other clay classes and wants more work time. It is also open to those with clay experience who want to work independently. The instructor will be available to answer your questions and to help with specific needs. Bring your tools for another fun clay day! Materials are included.

ALEX CHINN CLASS ID: 6A3FDate/Time: 4 Wednesdays, June 5-26, 9:15-11:45 AM

CLASS ID: 7A3FDate/Time: 5 Wednesdays, July 3-31, 9:15-11:45 AM

CLASS ID: 8A3FDate/Time: 4 Wednesdays, August 7-28, 9:15-11:45 AM

JOHNNE LAW MCMAHANCLASS ID: 6A3HDate/Time: 5 Saturdays, June 1-29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 7A3GDate/Time: 3 Saturdays, July 13-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 8A3GDate/Time: 4 Saturdays, August 3-24, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Tuition: $28 Member/$34 Non-Member per week, $10 per week if enrolled in a full-time clay courseAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced

Clay Studio for All Skill LevelsAdama SowSenegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will assist potters with wheel throwing, hand-building,and glazing techniques. Demonstrations will cover hand-building and basic wheel-throwing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Work at your own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome.Materials are included. CLASS ID: 6A3GDate/Time: 4 Thursdays, June 6-27, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 7A3HDate/Time: 3 Thursdays, July 11-25, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $105 Member/$126 Non-Member CLASS ID: 8A3HDate/Time: 5 Thursdays, August 1-29, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save!$410 Member/$494 Non-Member

•••Introduction to Clay-Pottery WheelJohnne Law McMahanCurious about the Potters Wheel? Or wanting to revisit the fundamentals of thrown pottery? Learn the skills and process to that transform a lump of clay into incredible functional forms. No clay experience necessary.

CLASS ID: 8A3KDate/Time: 4 Saturdays, August 3-24, 1:00-3:00 PMTuition: $120 Member/$144 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults & Teens 17+, All Levels

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Pizza and FlatbreadsBryce Johnson & Ross Safford Baking pizza in the WBCA wood-fired oven on a summer’s night - how delightful. This is a hands-on class: mixing and stretching dough, assembling pizzas, and baking in the Gove Wood-Fired Oven. You’ll be making other flatbreads too. Then we’ll all savor our creations accompanied by a glass of wine, beer or pop.

CLASS ID: 6A6GDate/Time: Monday, June 17, 6:00-8:30 PMTuition: $50 Member/$62 Non-Member Ingredient Fee: $10 Payable to InstructorAge/Level: 21+, All Levels

•••Fresh Dishes Inspired by the Farmers’ MarketPeggy DoranThis class will make three dishes inspired by fresh produce from the Farmers’ Market in downtown White Bear Lake. Learn how to make a delicious soup from a home-made stock and a special dish that features fresh produce. A wonderful salad with a homemade dressing will accompany the meal. Bring an apron to class.

CLASS ID: 7A6FDate/Time: Tuesday, July 30, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $50 Member/$63 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, 21+, All LevelsLocation: Margaux’s Table

Margaux’s Table Special Fish & Seafood ClassPeggy Doran Margaux will go to the fresh fish market and select seasonal fresh fish and seafood and show you how to make flavorful fish & seafood worthy of a dinner party or just a simple healthy weekday dinner. Great for hot weather cooking! Don’t eat before you come! Some items we will select will be: fresh seasonal fish fillets, octopus or squid, scallops or lobster, shrimp, and mussels.

CLASS ID: 7A6GDate/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 6:00-8:00 PM Tuition: $50 Member/$63 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, 21+, All Levels Location: Margaux’s Table

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Pottery Wheel for All Skill LevelsAdama SowSenegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will teach beginning potters how to control the wheel,and show advanced students how to make a better pot. Demonstrations will cover basic wheel throwing techniques. No clay experience is necessary. Advanced students are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 6A3HDate/Time: 4 Thursdays, June 6-27, 6:30-9:00 PMTuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 7A3IDate/Time: 3 Thursdays, July 11-25, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $105 Member/$126 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8A3IDate/Time: 5 Thursdays, August 1-29, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save!$410 Member/$494 Non-Member

•••Friday Morning ClayAlexander ChinnEnjoy a morning of clay! Each class begins with a short demonstration followed by working on clay projects: throwing on the wheel, hand-building, tiles, sculptures, etc. All levels are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 6A3IDate/Time: 4 Fridays, June 7-28, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 7A3JDate/Time: 3 Fridays, July 12-26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $105 Member/$126 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8A3JDate/Time: 4 Fridays, August 2-23, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save!$375 Member/$452 Non-Member


iPad/iPhone Painting: Big Abstract Flowers on CanvasDebra DreslerJoin us to create this O’Keefe-like, digital flower painting. We will first photograph some flowers in the classroom. Then use 3-4 apps to create beautiful flower paintings. No experience needed. Some general knowledge of your device is helpful. Debra will also show you how to print onto a stretched and framed canvas. You will receive an email before class with the apps to download before class. Fun and colorful!

CLASS ID: 6A5ADate/Time: Monday, June 24, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $32 Member/$41 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

•••App Sampler- Beginning Painterly PhotographyDebra DreslerGet ready to unlock your creativity with painterly apps on your iPhone or iPad. In this beginning class, we will use 4 apps that paint your photos digitally. Very easy, mostly automatically with filters, and your fingers or stylus. No painting experience needed! Transform your photographs into stunning painterly pictures before your eyes. Watercolor, oil, impressionistic and wild modern looks too. Bring your Apple device with these apps downloaded from the App Store: Brushstroke, Paint can, AquarellaHD, and Prisma. IOS (Apple) only. Sorry No Android, Galaxy etc. CLASS ID: 7A5ADate/Time: Monday, July 29, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $21 Member/$27 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults & Teens 16+, All Levels

Smartphone Video MakingZoe Cinel The technical aspects of video making can be intimidating: how to adjust the exposure? What is the right resolution? How do you create a narrative from clips? No worries! This class is designed for all the aspiring directors, video makers, community organizers, artists, and the curious who want to be introduced to video and editing techniques starting with the most accessible camera: a smartphone! You will learn how to shoot, edit and share high-quality short video by using exclusively mobile devices and free apps. Topics include: video+sound recording and editing, titles, storytelling, interview techniques, greenscreen and more. CLASS ID: 6A5BDate/Time: 4 Mondays, June 24-July 15, 6:00-8:30 PMTuition: $105 Member/$135 Non-Member Material Fee: Instructor may recommend some apps that have feesAge/Level: Adults & Teens 14+, All Levels

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COOKINGPaella ValencianaPeggy DoranThe Paella is the pan used to cook this legendary dish, and Valenciana refers to the region of Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean where it originated. It is typically cooked outdoors in the countryside on a dry wood fire. The Paella must be set at a suitable height to be surrounded by flames during the first part of the cooking, and the fire must be kept burning at the correct strength. Generally, good Paella depends not so much on the quality of the ingredients as on combining all the components in the correct proportions. The five basic elements - oil, water, rice, heat, and cooking receptacle - need be balanced with an almost mathematical precision. The experience and personal touch of whoever is in charge of the cooking are also of utmost importance. The preparation of Paella in the countryside is a ritualistic, festive occasion which can sometimes turn into a gastronomic debate! The relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere is punctuated with jokes and comments on the progress of the food. The experience culminates when the Paella is deemed ready, removed from the fire and carried to the table. Paella Valenciana has Bomba rice, rabbit or pork, green beans, chicken, snails, tomatoes, paprika, and saffron. Peggy’s version of Paella Valenciana will use seafood, pork, chicken, beans, chorizo, and Bomba rice. That’s a mouthful! Bring an apron to class. CLASS ID: 6A6FDate/Time: Tuesday, June 18, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $60 Member/$75 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, 21+, All LevelsLocation: Margaux’s Table

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Urban SketchersJames NuttUrban Sketching in White Bear Lake! Urban Sketching happens indoors and out! Join instructor/architect James Nutt in this casual multimedia class in the spirit of the Urban Sketchers movement. Urban Sketchers is a nonprofit group started in 2007 with international and local presence with a goal of seeing the world one sketch at a time. The first two classes will meet at the art center and discuss examples of work, portable mediums, travel kits, tips and tricks, and lessons learned. The subsequent classes will meet at Washington Square in downtown White Bear Lake and surrounding venues. The instructor will help with critique and encouragement. This class is open to all skill levels, sketchers and painters, all portable mediums, and generally done in sketchbook-size media. Class will discuss tools of the trade but at minimum bring a sketchbook and pen/pencil. Suggested reading/browsing: The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing on Location Around the World by Gabriel Campanario.

CLASS ID: 6A2ADate/Time: 3 Thursdays, June 13- 27, 6:00-8:00 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$87 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels, Location: First week at WBCA

CLASS ID: 8A2ADate/Time: 4 Thursdays, August 8-29, 6:00-8:00 PM Tuition: $94 Member/$116 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All LevelsLocation: First week at WBCA

How to Draw FacesSuzann Beck Even if you’ve never drawn a face before, this class will give you a solid approach to drawing faces. If you have, there are lots of tips and details to help you capture your subject better. This workshop emphasizes placing and drawing the features of the face accurately, including:• How to analyze light and shadow, and create

a light effect. • How to map the features of the face. • Common errors in portrait drawing. Both the morning and afternoon sessions will include demos covering the principles of drawing a face and hands-on experience drawing from sculptor’s casts and a live model.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 7A2ADate/Time: Saturday, July 20, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond

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Open Drawing with InstructorJulie EricksonAttention all Drawing from the Paper Up and Portrait Drawing alumni! This is an opportunity to get away for some drawing time while honing your drawing skills. Students are to bring their own projects and supplies. Individualized instruction and critiquing by the instructor throughout the class. Open to alumni of any other drawing classes; must be knowledgeable in shading and basic drawing techniques.

CLASS ID: 6A2DDate/Time: Monday, June 10, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond

CLASS ID: 6A2EDate/Time: Monday, June 24, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond

CLASS ID: 7A2BDate/Time: Monday, July 15, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond

CLASS ID: 7A2CDate/Time: Monday, July 29, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond

CLASS ID: 8A2BDate/Time: Monday, August 12, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond

CLASS ID: 8A2CDate/Time: Monday, August 26, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond

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TEENS WELCOME!

TEENS WELCOME!

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Fundamentals of Drawing Suzann Beck This class is ideal for artists who are beginning to draw, or intermediate artists who want to reinforce a good foundation for their drawing skills. In this class you will learn and practice fundamentals including line and tone, light and shadow values, techniques for comparative measuring, and developing good compositions. You will also learn how to render a drawing from start to finish with still life setups to fit individual skill levels. Bring a lunch for an hour break at noon. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6A2BDate/Time: Saturday, June 15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond

•••Zentangle Inspired Treasure BoxSue SwansonUsing paper templates we will make treasure boxes decorated with tangles and doodles. We will fold boxes in several 3-dimensionalmulti-sided shapes including a pyramid, cube, dodecahedron. There will also be other shapes to try.

CLASS ID: 6A2CDate/Time: Friday, June 28, 1:00-3:00 PMTuition: $21 Member/$27 Non-Member Material Fee: $8 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, All Levels Time In, Time Out...

That’s What It’s All About! Mary Silvaroli Daul A Quiet, Happy Place: A Children’s Introduction to the Labyrinth, by Melinda M. Cropsey, will lead us into our first adventure on the path! Engaging labyrinth art and movement activities and their very own Labyrinth Explorer’s Kit will ready our youngest of explorers for the journey ahead!

CLASS ID: 6A7ADate/Time: Friday, June 28, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $18 Members/$22 Non MemberMaterial Fee: $9 payable to instructorAge/Level: Ages 3-6

Ladybugs on the Path!Mary Silvaroli DaulLadybug Labyrinth: A Journey Home by Lea Goode-Harris sets us on a path of fun ladybug art and movement adventures from the heart of this sweet tale. Story time on the labyrinth is followed by active play to transform our explorers into “labyrinth ladybugs” on the path. Our morning art adventure prepares us for the journey back home with a ladybug labyrinth to walk on their own.

CLASS ID: 7A7ADate/Time: Friday, July 26, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $18 Member/$22 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $4 payable to instructorAge/Level: Ages 3-6

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PRESCHOOL–LABYRINTH SERIES Custom Preschool classes available! Call 651-407-0597 for more information.

TEENS WELCOME!

TEENS WELCOME!


Secret or Not? Let’s Find Out!Mary Silvaroli DaulThe Secret Path, by Nick Butterworth, is the story of Percy the Park Keeper and his furry friends who must work together to find the right path out of the park’s big, scary maze. The story is brought to life as our explorers watch a short video of this sweet tale followed by fun movement and art adventures, exploring simple patterns to cut, trace, color and walk, as we discover the difference between mazes and labyrinths, inside and out!

CLASS ID: 8A7ADate/Time: Thursday, August 22, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $18 Member/$22 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $2 payable to InstructorAge/Level: Ages 3-6

•••All Ages CeramicsAdama SowThis all-ages class with teaching artist Adama Sow is the perfect class for kids, teens, and adults, or for parents to take with their children! Demonstrations will cover basic wheel-throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and glazing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Work at your own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 6A3JDate/Time: 4 Thursdays, June 6-27, 4:00-6:00 PMTuition: $120 Member/$144 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 7A3KDate/Time: 3 Thursdays, July 11-25, 4:00-6:00 PMTuition: $90 Member/$108 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8A3LDate/Time: 5 Thursdays, August 1-29, 4:00-6:00 PMTuition: $150 Member/$180 Non-Member

Age/Level: All ages 6+, must be 9+ to use wheel, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult* Sign up for all three classes and save!$350 Member/$422 Non-Member

Create a Magical Fairy Garden Sue Kowalski, Mahtomedi Garden ClubYou will create a unique magical fairy garden featuring a fairy house (your own custom design), a fairy or elf, stream, arbor, fence, welcome bell, patio, swing and more! You will all learn a basic landscaping design and will be able to customize your garden using your own creativity. You will be using succulents which are wonderful, drought tolerant plants that are perfect for low mainte-nance fairy gardens. You will learn all about using the proper soil, sun exposure, propagating new plants, watering schedules and fairy garden maintenance so that your garden will last for years to come. A generous grant and class volunteers provided by the Mahtomedi Garden Club helps support this class.

CLASS ID: 7A7BDate/Time: 2 Fridays, July 12 & 19, 1:00-3:00 PMTuition: $42 Member/$54 Non-MemberAge: 7-14

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Teen Pottery Adam Gruetzmacher Explore wheel-throwing skills with this beginner/ intermediate course for teens. Focus on learning to make different shapes using the wheel, or use hand-building skills like pinching, coiling, and slab building. Use your shapes to create utilitarian pottery or sculptural forms. Bring your ideas for specific forms you’d like to learn to make. Class will offer demonstrations and individualized instruction. No clay experience necessary. Materials are included. Students must attend full session to register.

CLASS ID: 6B01 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, June 3-24 , 3:00-5:30 PM Tuition: $136 Member/$164 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

CLASS ID: 7B03 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, July 1-29, 3:00-5:30 PM Tuition: $170 Member/$205 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

CLASS ID: 8B01 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, August 5-26, 3:00-5:30 PM Tuition: $136 Member/$164 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

Alcohol Ink Florals Sylvia Benson Give alcohol ink a try! Paint beautiful florals and landscapes in this exciting medium. Whether you have experience with alcohol ink or are brand new, this class is for you! Instructor will apply varnish 24 hours after class and you will be able to pick up tile within one week at WBCA.

CLASS ID: 6B02 Date/Time: Friday, June 28, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$32 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

•••Mentoring for All Mediums Susan Hartzell Vannelli This class is for those who would like to complete a piece of art, work on an unfinished painting, or learn to use pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help you with a new way of seeing your creative abilities, get you started on a new piece of work, and inspire you to press on and work in a series. Please bring supplies and a project. The instructor will have demonstrations each week for optional projects.

CLASS ID: 6B03 Date/Time: 2 Fridays, June 14 & 21, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $52 Member/$64 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

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Teen Hand Sewing Leather 101 Dan Horan This entry level class is designed to introduce the classic techniques of hand-sewing with leather. Students can choose from projects that demonstrate the basics of working with leather including cutting, punching, hand sewing, riveting, snap setting, finishing and care. No previous experience with any type of craft or sewing is required. Students will be able to choose from a wide assortment of projects and leather at the beginning of class, including: clutches, belts, coin purses, wallets, Fieldnote covers, phone cases, keychains, sunglass cases and more. (please see MerchantLeather.com/WBCA for project examples).

CLASS ID: 7B01 Date/Time: Monday, July 29, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Tuition: $42 Member/$51 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

•••Make Your Own Jewelry Sue Swanson Would you like to be able to make a bracelet or necklace to match your favorite outfit? Come and learn about bead stringing and how to use jewelry findings (the metal parts that hold jewelry together). We’ll also learn how to repair jewelry. Bring any broken jewelry that you have.

CLASS ID: 7B02 Date/Time: Friday, July 12, 12:30-3:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$32 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

•••Improve Your Drawing Skills Kyle Frederickson Under Mr. Kyle’s guidance, learn and enhance your drawing skills. Different techniques and approaches will be covered. You will feel more confident in your drawing after this class!

CLASS ID: 8B03 Date/Time: Thursday, August 8, 12:30-3:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$32 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

Learn Watercolor! Kyle Frederickson Take your watercolor to the next level with Mr. Kyle. This class will help you feel more comfortable with watercolor. Many techniques and styles will be covered.

CLASS ID: 8B02 Date/Time: Thursday, August 8, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$32 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

•• •Learn How to Punch Needle Rug Hook-Create a Wall Hanging! Lindsay Gruetzmacher Punch needle rug hooking is a fun and easy craft to learn, and the possibilities for what you can make are endless! In this class, you’ll be learning the fundamentals of punch needle rug hooking while making your very own punch needle wall hanging. This is a perfect project to get introduced to the craft of punch needle (or refine your skills and play with a new format). You will have your choice of a wide variety of punch needle patterns to trace onto the back of the pre-stretched frame. Note: If you have an idea of something else you’d like to punch, please feel free to bring your own! Yarn is provided as part of the class fee, but please limit the colors in your design to 3-4. Please register at least one week in advance for this class.

CLASS ID: 9B01 Date/Time: Saturday, September 7, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $32 Member/$41 Non-Member Material Fee: $35 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

Beginning iPhone/iPad Photographic Safari Plus Editing Debra DreslerLet’s go on a fun Photographic Safari around town and learn to use your iPhone/iPad camera . In this class you will learn tips and tricks of using your camera, better composition, tuning an image, cropping, filters, frames, the most useful photography apps and more. We will take photos either outside or in the studio with Still Life setups, and then use the editing app, Snapseed. This is the “go to app” for most photographers and it is free. Bring your device with Snapseed downloaded on to it from the App Store. Come ready to play with your images. IOS Apple only. Sorry no Android, Galaxy etc.

CLASS ID: 8A7BDate/Time: Thursday, August 22, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $32 Member/ $41 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Ages 13-18, All Levels

•••Summer SparklersLisa SchwartzCome and join us for a fun filled evening creating “Sparklers” that never burn out! You will learn how to cut glass the easy way! No grinding or soldering, just glue and fishing line. Sparklers are made by gluing two small squares of mirror back-to-back on a fishing line. You will be making a string of them with your choice of colorful glass beads for some pizazz. Hang them outside or in your room. When they catch the sun and spin in the wind they throw little beams of light all over the room. Cats love them too. A supply fee of $8 will be collected by the instructor.

CLASS ID: 6A7BDate/Time: Monday, June 17, 6:00-8:00 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Material Fee: $8 payable to instructor Age/Level: All Ages 13 +, Adults Welcome, All LevelsSCHOLARSHIPS

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SAORI WeavingChiaki O’BrienSAORI is very different from traditional weaving, placing more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skills or the regularity of the woven cloth. This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique. SAORI weaving celebrates the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity and does not try to imitate machine-made products. No two weavers are alike, so it is very natural that every single cloth, freely woven by people with different personalities, is beautiful in a unique way. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths. We admire this irregularity as the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity. In this class we will relax, enjoy, explore, and develop positive thinking through weaving. Enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and utilizing the inherent sense of exploration we all possess! The looms will be set up ahead of time, so you can start weaving right away. You can take home whatever length you weave. You are welcome to bring materials from home that you would like to use for your project such as home spun yarn or strips of fabric. Be ready to follow your heart and feel like you are 5 years old again!

CLASS ID: 6A4ADate/Time: Friday, June 7, 1:00-4:00 PMTuition: $32 Member/$41 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/level: Adults, All Levels

•••Printing AdventuresSusan SteinDecorate any fabric with foam plates, gelatin pads, brayers, resists, stamps, natural items, and screens plus paint. The possibilities are endless but the tools are inexpensive and readily available. You’ll make many small samples which can be used for fiber art, home dec, or clothing.

CLASS ID: 6A4CDate/Time: Wednesday, June 5, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $63 Member/ $81 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $30 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond

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Silk Scarf with Bengala DyeChiaki O’BrienLet’s be creative and make a “one-of-a-kind” free style Itajime Shibori (clamp) silk scarf with bengala dye, or two! Natural Japanese dye, Bengala dyes are made from soil and are environmentally safe and fun to use. The dye process doesn’t require hot water so it is appropriate for students of all ages. You will find this to be a fun technique, just like playing with mud. You will learn about the history and cultural significance of this unique dye form. You won’t be able to imagine the patterns you are creating when preparing the material. That’s the fun part of this class! You’ll enjoy the experience of “opening up an unexpected present” in the final product. The instructor will prepare some cotton/silk scarves and shawls for you to choose from. If you have something extra to dye you will be charged a small dye fee. If you have latex allergy, this is not a good class for you as dyes have natural rubber latex in it. Things to bring: If you don’t mind bringing an iron and an iron board, that’d be helpful!* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list

CLASS ID: 6A4BDate/Time: Friday, June 7, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $25 Member/$31 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $15 payable to instructorAge/level: Adults, All Levels

Felted Water Bottle Cozy Leslie GranbeckKeep your cool in yoga class, on a hike, at work; anywhere you take water or a cool beverage. No knitting or sewing, wool fibers and warm soapy water are the key ingredients in this fun class. Learn simple pattern drafting, traditional seamless wet felting and a variety of surface embellishing techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind insulating bottle cozy. $20 supply fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to instructor. Bring from home: Reusable water bottle with straight sides (Rubbermaid, Contigo or similar), or a water/pop bottle or can. 12 ounces – 30 ounces, no bottles with pronounced “waists”. Scissors, 2-3 old hand towels, an old bath towel, a bag lunch and plastic bag to carry home wet items.

CLASS ID: 7A4ADate/Time: Wednesday, July 3, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $58 Member/$74 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, Ages 12-14 with adult, All Levels

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Stained Glass Suncatchers Lisa SchwartzA Suncatcher is a small stained glass project that is light enough to be hung in a window with a suction cup. In this class you will learn the basics of making stained glass without having to invest in all the tools. There will be a variety of patterns available from beginner to more advanced, for those of you who have already had some training working with glass. You will have time to make one or two suncatchers depending on the complexity of the ones you choose. Next you will choose the colors of glass that you want for each part. Then you will be scoring and breaking glass. Tools and grinders will be used to shape the glass to match each pattern piece. When the glass is ready, you will be applying a thin copper foil to the edge and soldering the pieces together. Students should wear a crew necked t-shirt and shoes with a hard surface and closed top (not an open sandal or mesh top tennis shoe).

CLASS ID: 7A4ODate/Time: Monday-Tuesday, July 22 & 23, 6:00-9:00 PMTuition: $84 Member/$108 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: All Ages 12+, All Levels

Super Stained Glass SuncatchersLisa SchwartzA Suncatcher is a small stained glass project that is light enough to be hung in a window with a suction cup. In this class you will learn the basics of making stained glass without having to invest in all the tools. There will be a variety of patterns available from beginner to more advanced, for those of you who have already had some training working with glass. You will have time to make two to four suncatchers depending on the complexity of the designs you choose. Next you will choose the colors of glass that you want for each part. Then you will be scoring and breaking glass. Tools and grinders will be used to shape the glass to match each pattern piece. When the glass is ready, you will be applying a thin copper foil to the edge and soldering the pieces together. Bring your lunch and water bottle. Students should wear a crew necked t-shirt and shoes with a hard surface and closed top (not an open sandal or mesh top tennis shoe.

CLASS ID: 6A4ODate/Time: Saturday-Sunday, June 22, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, Sunday June 23, 10:00 AM-1:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$122 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: All Ages 12+, All Levels

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CLASS ID: 3Y401Date/Time: Saturday, June 8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuition: $63 Member/$81 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

•••Art Quilting 101Susan SteinYou will study color, painting your own fabric, composition, and design elements, and make a small wall piece using a variety of techniques which will be demonstrated and implemented in class. Finishing and machine quilting will be discussed. See my book The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list

CLASS ID: 8A4ADate/Time: Tuesday-Wednesday, August 20 & 21, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $150 Member/ $187 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $40 Payable to Instructor Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond

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Experience the LabyrinthMary Silvaroli DaulWhether an experienced traveler or new to the way of the labyrinth, come and join others on the path for a morning of reflection and renewal. Gather together for a brief introduction to the OSilas labyrinth followed by time to walk, reflect, and share at the close of the morning. Participants may bring a journal to extend and integrate their experience. Discover how each labyrinth journey offers the gift of time and space to rest...release...and return, renewed and refreshed. Custom labyrinth classes available. CLASS ID: 6A9ADate/Time: Wednesday, June 26, 9:30-11:30 AM Tuition: $10 Member/$13 Non-MemberAge/Level: All Ages, All Levels

CLASS ID: 7A9ADate/Time: Wednesday, July 24, 9:30-11:30 AM Tuition: $10 Member/$13 Non-MemberAge/Level: All Ages, All Levels

CLASS ID: 8A9ADate/Time: Wednesday, August 21, 9:30-11:30 AM Tuition: $10 Member/$13 Non-MemberAge/Level: All Ages, All Levels

Gratitude Beads Sue Swanson Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can change the way you tell your own story. We will create a strand of pocket prayer beads that can be used in a daily gratitude meditation that consists of asking two questions: For what am I most grateful? For what am I least grateful? The word bead comes from the middle English word ‘bede,’ which means to pray. We will talk about the origin and development of prayer beads throughout the world and how they are being used today.

CLASS ID: 7A4KDate/Time: Monday, July 1, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $22 Member/$27 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $8 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teen 15 +, All Levels

Mandala Necklace Sue Swanson This necklace is made of size 11 seed beads and 4mm Swarovski crystals. It is made from the center outward with a geometrical bead weaving stitch using needle and thread. It is a delicate pendant that will make a lovely fashion accessory. All supplies will be provided for a $12 fee.

CLASS ID: 8A4LDate/Time: Saturday, June 29, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $22 Member/$27 Non-Member Material Fee: $12 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults & Teens 15+, All Levels

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Bienvenue à la Conversation FrançaiseCarolynn JohnsonJoin us for open-ended conversation amongst friends. Whatever your proficiency, we’d love to see you. If you’ve always wanted to be more conversational with your French, here’s your opportunity. Bring a notebook if you wish to take notes.

CLASS ID: 6A8CDate/Time: 5 Thursdays: June 6, July 11 & 25, August 15 & 29, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMTuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation)Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

•••Italian 101 Romina MontanariAre you planning to travel to Italy? Learn basic communication skills that will allow you to interact with native speakers and have a more relaxing, enriching and hassle free experience. The objective of this course is to provide students with the vocabulary and skills required for simple and essential interaction in the most common and familiar situations when traveling. You will also receive information about the Italian culture.

CLASS ID: 6A8DDate/Time: 6 Mondays, June 17-July 22, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

CLASS ID: 7A8CDate/Time: 6 Mondays, July 29-September 9, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMNo class September 2 Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Hand Sewing Leather 101 – Small GoodsDan Horan of Merchant LeatherThis entry level class is designed to introduce the classic techniques of hand-sewing with leather. Students can choose from projects that demonstrate the basics of working with leather including cutting, punching, hand sewing, riveting, snap setting, finishing and care. No previous experience with any type of craft or sewing is required. Students will be able to choose from a wide assortment of projects and leather at the beginning of class, including: clutches, belts, coin purses, wallets, Fieldnote covers, phone cases, keychains, sunglass cases and more. (please see MerchantLeather.com/WBCA for project examples).

CLASS ID: 6A4STime: Wednesday, June 5, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMTuition: $42 Member/$54 Non-MemberMaterials Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/level: Adults, kids 8+, all levelsPlease bring reading glasses if you need them

Hand Sewing Leather 201 – Tote Bag and Laptop CaseDan Horan of Merchant LeatherThis advanced leather-working class will build on your sewing skills, allowing students to create a larger, more complex project. Students will work from custom patterns while being guided through the basics of leather design and construction including the skills necessary to design their own goods. Project options include a tote bag, cross body purse, 13” laptop case or 15” laptop case. You will be required to choose your project at signup but a variety of leather choices for each project will be available at the beginning of class. Previous hand-sewing (saddle stitch) experience is strongly recommended. While the basics will be covered, the more experience you have, the happier you will be with your finished project. (please see MerachantLeather.com/WBCA for project examples)

CLASS ID: 8A4TTime: Thursday, August 29, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMTuition: $63 Member/$81 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $40 – $60 depending on the project payable to instructorAge/level: Adults and teens 12+, 101 or other hand-sewing experience is strongly recommended.Please bring reading glasses if you need them

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(Seniors Welcome!)Jan ChamberlinBallet dancers begin their day at the barre, and so should you! Using a barre for support we will learn traditional ballet exercises that will increase strength and endurance while also improving balance and coordination. Simple choreography will be taught so each student will feel the joy of dancing and be encouraged to express themselves creatively through the movements. In this class you will feel lighter, stronger and more graceful when leaving. Whether you want to try ballet for the first time, return to class after years off, learn proper technique to apply to your Pilates barre class, or work on balance, this is the class for you!

CLASS ID: 6A9FDate/Time: 8 Thursdays, June 6-August 1, 9:30-10:30 AM No Class July 4Tuition: $108 Member/$136 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Experienced Beginner and BeyondLocation: 4th Street Dance Centre. 5350 Hwy 61, Suite #8

•••Beginning TapJan ChamberlinStomp your feet, kick up your heels and make some noise! Join us in Beginning Tap as we learn to shuffle, brush, dig and other standing and traveling steps. Simple dance combinations will be taught and reviewed each week. Tap dance encourages the development of rhythm, style, balance and coordi-nation. Tap shoes strongly recommended, although any hard soled shoe may be worn.

CLASS ID: 6A9GDate/Time: 8 Thursdays, June 6-August 1, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMNo Class July 4Tuition: $108 Member/$136 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Experienced Beginner and BeyondLocation: 4th Street Dance Centre. 5350 Hwy 61, Suite #8

Attire for dance classes: Any traditional dance or exercise wear that is comfortable and allows the instructor to see the proper placement of the dancer’s body. Appropriate dance shoes optional or bare feet.

MOVEMENT/DANCEIntroduction to Tai ChiAimee Van OstrandLearn about this beautiful and healthy art form during a free class. Just dress comfortably so you can move, no special outfits required! Aimee will let you know about the health benefits and give you a brief history before she guides you through the Yang Style short form. CLASS ID: 6A9HDate/Time: Wednesday, June 5, 9:30-10:30 AMTuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation) Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

CLASS ID: 8A9FDate/Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2:00-3:00 PMTuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation) Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

Tai Chi Aimee Van OstrandTai Chi is practiced by millions of people in the parks and squares of China. The practice of Tai Chi is a series of silent, fluid seamless slow-motion movements and studies show regular practice supports good health and longevity. It improves circulation, balance, mental focus and sense of well-being. It is low impact and can easily be modified to be practiced by those with mobility issues. Aimee Van Ostrand is a Licensed Acupuncturist and owner of Healing Within Acupuncture. No experience or equipment is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. There is always something new to learn in Tai Chi!

CLASS ID: 6A9IDate/Time: 6 Thursdays, June 13-July 25, 3:30-4:30 PMNo Class July 4 Tuition: $78 Member/$90 Non-Member or $13 Member/$15 Non-Member per classAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

CLASS ID: 8A9IDate/Time: 6 Thursdays, August 1-September 5, 3:30-4:30 PMTuition: $78 Member/$90 Non-Member or $13 Member/$15 Non-Member per classAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels


Panoramic Landscape Painting with Acrylic Inks– An Adventure in Adult Finger-Painting David BrowneIn this class, you will learn the basic qualities of two kinds of art media that are relatively new. Acrylic ink is a very versatile liquid paint medium and polystyrene is a plastic surface not commonly used for fine art painting. You will literally manipulate the paints with fingers (as well as brushes) to create a small, but vibrant panoramic landscape painting. The painting technique is deceptively simple to begin, but leads to sometimes surprisingly complex images. The instructor will supply all materials, and in case you are concerned about getting paint on your hands, don’t worry! We will use protective gloves and rags for a clean adult finger-painting experience.

CLASS ID: 6AACDate/Time: Thursday, June 27, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $35 Member/$44 Non-Member Material fee: $26 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults 18+, All Levels

Encaustic Effects With AcrylicsBonnie CuttsLearn to create the wax like look of encaustic painting with the durability of acrylics. Mimic the soft, luminous effects of beeswax by applying multiple layers of acrylic paints and gels layer upon layer. Cut and bury paper images and stenciled patterns deep below the surface and create lovely soft translucent layers over them. Become familiar with encaustic-like wax formulas, explore a variety of applications and create a whole new feeling in your artwork. Open to all levels of painting experience. See www.whitebeararts.org for supply list.

CLASS ID: 7AABDate/Time: Saturday, July 27, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 Payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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CLASS ID: 6AAADate/Time: Friday, June 7, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: All Ages 10+, Beginner and Beyond

Whimsical DragonfliesSylvia BensonUse acrylic paint on canvas to draw and paint whimsical dragonflies. Don’t worry about exact shapes, the more “out there,” the better! No experience necessary. This class will be tons of fun for everyone, even if you’ve never painted before!

CLASS ID: 7AAADate/Time: Monday, July 15, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Material fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: All Ages 10+, Beginner and Beyond

•••Whimsical Butterflies Sylvia BensonFlutter around with these colorful patterned butterflies. Design a favorite butterfly and add lovely shapes in detail. Using a large choice of acrylic colors for palettes and in tubes, bling your butterfly as much as it takes to make it whimsical.

CLASS ID: 6AABDate/Time: Wednesday, June 26, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-Member Material fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: All Ages 10+, Beginner and Beyond

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Soar! Mixed Media MentoringSusan Hartzell Vannelli This class is for those who would like to complete a piece of art, an unfinished painting, pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help you with a new way of seeing your creative abilities, get you started on a new piece of work, and inspire you to press on and work in a series. Please bring supplies and a project. The instructor will have demonstrations each week for optional projects.

CLASS ID: 6AMADate/Time: 4 Mondays, June 3-24, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $104 Member/$128 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

CLASS ID: 7AMADate/Time: 4 Mondays, July 8-29, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $104 Member/$128 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

CLASS ID: 8AMADate/Time: 4 Mondays, August 5-26, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $104 Member/$128 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate* Sign up for all three classes and save!$302 Member/$374 Non-Member

Create a Custom Art ClassVarious InstructorsCreate a custom class and enjoy a creative, lively day or evening of art, laughter, and friendships. Absolutely no artistic ability required for fun with a group of friends. Bring favorite drinks and appetizers to spice up the class! Gather a group and call the office to set up dates. There is a 6 person minimum for a custom class.

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SFanciful Floral CollageBonnie CuttsCollages can be personally charged, playful, insightful, humorous or just plain fun. They are works of art you create using a variety of materials you glue or adhere to a surface. Learn about making acrylic gel skins (like decals) which you will incorporate into your work along with decorative papers, paint, gels and raised stencils. Learn how to directly transfer laser prints onto the surface of a prepared canvas and follow step by step instructions to create your image from that starting point. Learn about and use a variety of acrylic materials as surfaces to work on as you work with composition, balance, color and design. Explore new acrylic materials for interesting textures. All acrylic paints, gels and mediums provided. Open to all levels of painting experience. Bring to class: Favorite synthetic paintbrushes, palette knives, palettes for paint, 2 - 9” x 12” canvases or other gessoed surfaces to work on, scissors, ruler, favorite drawing tools, decorative papers and/or old paintings to cut up, water container, rags, a bag lunch and a sense of adventure. $10 materials fee payable to instructor.

CLASS ID: 6AADDate/Time: Monday, June 17, 9:00 AM-3:30 PMTuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 Payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

•••Introduction to AcrylicsSusan Hartzell VannelliHave fun learning the basics of painting with acrylics on canvas. Enjoy making beautiful brush strokes with this versatile medium. No experience necessary. Pay the instructor for all supplies. CLASS ID: 8AAADate/Time: 2 Mondays, August 19 & 26, 6:00-9:00 PMTuition: $63 Member/$81 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner

Paint & Sip at Margaux’s Table Mary Sazenski It’s relaxing and FUN! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and some light snacks while you paint. One complimentary glass per person is provided by the instructor. You are welcome to bring additional wine for the rest of the evening. Mary will demonstrate and walk you through the process of creating your own painting; how to mix colors, what brush stroke to use etc.… everything you need to know to complete your own piece of art. The image and all of your painting supplies are included. If you prefer to use your own paint brushes, feel free to bring them. Although there will be a few aprons available; you are welcome to bring a smock or apron to protect your clothing.

CLASS ID: 6AAEDate/Time: Wednesday June 12, 6:30-8:00 PMTuition: $40 Member/ $50 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults 21+, All Levels Location: Margaux’s Table, 4742 Washington Square, White Bear Lake, MN

CLASS ID: 7AACDate/Time: Wednesday July 10, 6:30-8:00 PMTuition: $40 Member/ $50 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults 21+, All Levels Location: Margaux’s Table, 4742 Washington Square, White Bear Lake, MN

CLASS ID: 8AABDate/Time: Wednesday August 14, 6:30-8:00 PMTuition: $40 Member/ $50 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults 21+, All Levels Location: Margaux’s Table, 4742 Washington Square, White Bear Lake, MN

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Painting with EncausticSylvia Benson Join in on a new endeavor of working with hot beeswax which contains a resin as a hardening agent and pigments of many colors. It is called encaustic, an ancient art form dating back to the Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns and has gained popularity since the 90s. This medium is exciting because of its flexibility and versatility. Wax can be moved with a hot air gun, textured with tools, imbedded with beautiful paper, and turned into a collage. Step-by-step instruction and individual attention will help you develop your painting in this wonderful medium. $20 material fee covers all materials to make one painting; students who wish to make more can buy extra materials for an additional fee. Classes are limited to 6 students; sign up early!

ENCAUSTIC POPPIESCLASS ID: 6AMCDate/Time: Friday, June 21, 1:00-4:00 PMTuition: $39 Member/$49 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

ENCAUSTIC ABSTRACTCLASS ID: 6AMDDate/Time: Saturday, June 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PMTuition: $39 Member/$49 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

ENCAUSTIC OPEN STUDIOCLASS ID: 7AMCDate/Time: Friday, July 19, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $39 Member/$49 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

ENCAUSTIC BIRCH TREESCLASS ID: 7AMDDate/Time: Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM-1:00 PMTuition: $39 Member/$49 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

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All MediumsSusan Hartzell VannelliThis class is for those who would like to complete a piece of art, an unfinished painting, pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help you with a new way of seeing your creative abilities, get you started on a new piece of work, and inspire you to press on and work in a series. Please bring supplies and a project. The instructor will have demonstrations each week for optional projects.

CLASS ID: 6AMBDate/Time: 4 Mondays, June 3-24, 12:45-3:00 PMTuition: $104 Member/$128 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

CLASS ID: 7AMBDate/Time: 4 Mondays, July 8-29, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $104 Member/$128 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

CLASS ID: 8AMBDate/Time: 4 Mondays, August 5-26, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $104 Member/$128 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate* Sign up for all three classes and save!$302 Member/$374 Non-Member

•••Art Journaling Sue Swanson Transform a plain lined journal into a work of art to hold your thoughts, hopes and dreams. Learn some easy ways that will have you looking forward to writing in your journal. We will use collage materials, colored pens and pencils to: • Make a vision board cover • Sprinkle inspirational pictures and words

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CLASS ID: 7AMEDate/Time: Saturday, July 13, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $21 Member/$27 Non-Member Material Fee: $8 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

Loosen Up Your PaintingCalvin deRuyterThis class is for those who want to explore abstraction and non-objective painting to discover a path to abstraction in their own work. Or, at a minimum, to “loosen up” their paintings! It will include looking at the work of other abstractionists to give us an understanding of why their paintings “work.” There will be exercises based on abstraction techniques, and also a lot of time to paint different kinds of abstracted paintings. This class is for all skill levels, but being receptive to new concepts, fun, play, self-evaluation, and constructive feedback is required. This class can be completed in either watercolor or acrylics. Please also bring reference materials/photos* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6AMEDate/Time: 3 Thursdays, June 6 – 27, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMNo Class June 13Tuition: $135 Member/$160 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

CLASS ID: 8AMDDate/Time: 3 Wednesdays, August 14-28, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMTuition: $135 Member/$160 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Plein Air Painting in Oils Christopher Copeland This class will focus on how to interpret light and shadow effects outdoors. Learn how to simplify, design, and connect larger shapes of the landscape, as well as how to apply a foundation quickly and accurately. Emphasis will be on composition and atmospheric perspective with color and value. We will be painting at various local parks. First class of each month will meet at WBCA. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6AOADate/Time: 3 Thursdays, June 6-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMNo Class June 20Tuition: $84 Member/$102 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults 18+, Intermediate to Advanced

CLASS ID: 7AOADate/Time: 3 Thursdays, July 11-25, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $84 Member/$102 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults 18+, Intermediate to Advanced

CLASS ID: 8AOADate/Time: 4 Thursdays, August 1-29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMNo Class August 15Tuition: $112 Member/$136 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults 18+, Intermediate to Advanced

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Introduction to Oil Painting Dan MackermanOil is the easiest medium to paint with once you know the techniques. Start from the beginning and learn the basics of oil painting from Dan Mackerman. You will enjoy working with this versatile medium as you begin to learn just how simple it can be. Materials included.

CLASS ID: 7AOBDate/Time: 3 Tuesdays, July 9-23, 6:30 -9:00 PMTuition: $99 Member/$126 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner

Give it a Try: Learn Oil PaintingJulie Dobson MinerAre you interested in learning oil painting? This is the perfect class to introduce you to this exciting medium. This class is designed to give you the very basics of oil painting. Join us to learn the basics of painting with oil. You will love how easy this medium is! Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 6AOBDate/Time: Thursday, June 6, 12:30-4:30 PMTuition: $48 Member/$60 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner

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PAINTING - OILPainting Skills for Beginner PaintersDan MackermanThis is a class for those with either little or no experience and for those with experience that want to pick up tips they might have missed. Learn the skills that are fundamental to painting so that your imagination won’t be held back later on. In these courses, we will cover drawing techniques for measuring proportion and composing, color mixing tricks, an introduction to the different kinds of brushes and how to use them, and several different easy methods to develop a painting. Each topic will be demonstrated so you can see how it’s done before you try it yourself. Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 6AODDate/Time: 5 Tuesdays, June 25-July 30, 9:45 AM-12:30 PM No Class July 2Tuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner

CLASS ID: 7A2DDate/Time: 4 Tuesdays, August 6-27, 9:45 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner

Intermediate/ Advanced Painting with Dan MackermanDan MackermanThis course is designed for intermediate and advanced painting students who wish to broaden their knowledge and experience. Work on your own projects while taking advantage of Dan’s 40+ years of painting. The purpose of this class is to improve upon what you already know, expose you to new possibilities and to make you a better painter. For some that may mean inspiring conversation on topics that relate to your work. For others it may mean tips or demos on materials and tools that fine-tune your technique or improve a specific piece. Dan will regularly give demonstrations, share references from his personal library of over 500 books, lead critiques, and give museum tours when the need arises. Solvent-free oil painting dating back to the time of Rembrandt is highlighted but any opaque media such as pastel or acrylic are also welcome.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 6AOCDate/Time: 5 Tuesdays, June 25-July 30, 1:00-3:30 PMNo Class July 2Tuition: $175 Member/$210 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced

CLASS ID: 8AOCDate/Time: 4 Tuesdays, August 6-27, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $140 Member/$168 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced

Painting an Oil Portrait from Photo Reference Suzann Beck Personalize your art or your gift giving by painting a portrait of a loved one. Suzann will walk you through the process of painting a portrait start to finish from your own photo. This workshop includes a demo and hands-on work. Advanced students will have the opportunity to sharpen their accuracy and finishing techniques. This workshop will teach you: • How to choose a photo to paint from. • Ways to transfer a basic drawing to canvas. • How to mix colors for flesh tones. • Steps to paint a portrait in one or more

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CLASS ID: 8AOBDate/Time: Tuesday, August 27, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-Member Material Fee: Starter kits are available through the art center for this class or bring your own suppliesAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

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Sumi-e: Poppies and PeoniesSusan FrameIt’s finally summer, and the poppies and peonies are blooming! Learn to paint both of them in the sumi-e way, using ink watercolor, rice paper and bamboo brushes. In this class you will learn and refine your skills in a non-intimidating and fun environment. You’ll also receive lots of encouragement as you develop your own personal approach. Class includes demonstration plus open painting time. Beginners through advanced artists welcome — watercolorists and other painters will also find this useful. Bring photos of poppies and peonies for inspiration. $22 supply fee payable to instructor. Please see supply list for additional items you will need. Bring a lunch. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6ASADate/Time: Saturday, June 15, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Material Fee: $22 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

Susan Frame is the author of Japanese Ink Painting and A Beginner’s Art Guide: Sumi-e.

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Plein Air PastelChristopher CopelandTo the plein air painter, the immediate application of pastels lends itself to capturing the changing light effects of the outdoors. Observe and study nature firsthand. Make quick and direct decisions to produce spontaneous, fresh, and colorful light-filled paintings. Demos, one-on-one guidance, and group critiques are a part of this class. The first class will meet at WBCA; later weeks will meet at various nearby parks.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6APADate/Time: 3 Wednesdays, June 5-26, 1:30-4:00 PMNo Class June 19Tuition: $84 Member/$102 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 7APADate/Time: 3 Wednesdays, July 10-24, 1:30-4:00 PMTuition: $84 Member/$102 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 8APADate/Time: 3 Wednesdays, August 7-28, 1:30-4:00 PMNo Class August 14Tuition: $84 Member/$102 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate to AdvancedLocation: First week at WBCA* Sign up for all three classes and save! $242 Member/$296 Non-Member

Introduction to PastelsSusan Hartzell VannelliIf you like fresh, pure, vivid colors, you will open your artistic world to new possibilities and creative insights by working with pastels. We will learn about the materials and tools, explore basic pastel techniques, and learn to combine pastels with other mixed media.

CLASS ID: 6APBDate/Time: 2 Mondays, June 3 & 10, 6:00-9:00 PMTuition: $63 Member/$81 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $15 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

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Beginning Watercolor Lisa FertigCome and explore the wonder of watercolor by learning the fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. Basic class lessons will help you feel comfortable as you discover your journey using watercolors. Pay the instructor an optional material fee of $1 if you wish to keep the lesson plans.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $10 per week. CLASS ID: 6AWADate/Time: 3 Mondays, June 10-24, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 per week or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner

CLASS ID: 7AWADate/Time: 3 Mondays, July 1-22, 1:00-3:30 PM No Class July 15Tuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 per week or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner

CLASS ID: 8AWADate/Time: 3 Mondays, August 12-26, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 per week or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner* Sign up for all three classes and save!$224 Member/$296 Non-Member

Moving Beyond the BasicsLisa FertigMoving on from a beginning watercolor class, explore a little more challenging subject matter as you start to develop your own individual style of painting. This class is designed to create a sound foundation from which to build, with lesson plans to help enforce the principles and elements of design. Demonstrations with a wide range of subject matter will help you gain self-confidence.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6AWBDate/Time: 3 Mondays, June 10-24,10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond

CLASS ID: 7AWBDate/Time: 3 Mondays, July 1-22, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM No Class July 15Tuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond

CLASS ID: 8AWBDate/Time: 3 Mondays, August 12-26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond* Sign up for all three classes and save!$224 Member/$296 Non-Member

Watercolor Pet PortraitsCatherine Hearding Work on capturing the personality and likeness of your favorite pet. You will learn how to create realistic looking eyes, wet noses, whiskers and fur, using a three-step watercolor process. Bring photos of your favorite pet, or use instructor provided photos.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 8AWCDate/Time: 3 Wednesdays, August 14-28 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Age/Level: Experienced Beginner and Beyond

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Painting Birds in WatercolorCatherine HeardingLearn to paint birds in watercolor using a three-step approach, focusing on shapes and values. You will learn some basic bird anatomy to make them realistic, and learn how to model form and create the feeling of feathers. You will also learn how to create the backgrounds that will show the bird in its environment. Work from your own photos or instructor photos provided.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 8AWDDate/Time: 3 Tuesdays, August 13-27, 6:30-9:00 PMTuition: $78 Member/$101 Non-Member Age/Level: Experienced Beginner and Beyond

•••Introduction to WatercolorSylvia BensonFinding success in working with watercolor includes learning the basics. Sylvia will describe in detail the materials used in watercolor paintings and how the water and pigment work together on the paper. The class also involves learning brush techniques, mixing colors, graying colors or knocking down the intensity, methods for producing textures, doing value studies, and discussing what makes a good composition. Use a viewfinder to choose an eye-catching composition that can be painted in a larger abstract version, illustrating high, medium, and low key value. Curious? Join us to experience, enjoy, and relax while learning.

CLASS ID: 7AWCDate/Time: 2 Tuesdays, July 9 & 23, 6:00-8:30 PMTuition: $53 Member/$68 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens, Beginner

Watercolor Koi and Water LiliesSylvia BensonFor new and returning students, this class will add to the art experience by teaching how to control the paint, making the koi’s colors appear very natural. There are many different colors of koi and students will use beautiful photographs to choose the shapes and colors. Composition is emphasized so that the objects are placed and sized to make an interesting painting. Participants will use movement and rhythm to help lead the viewer’s eye through the painting. Techniques will include texturing the lily pads, masking to save whites, and making bubbles. Everything will be demonstrated step-by-step and students will be amazed by what they’ve created.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 6AWCDate/Time: 2 Mondays, June 3-10, 6:00-8:30 PMTuition: $53 Member/$68 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

Watercolor Orchids and IrisesSylvia BensonOrchids and irises are both flowers with wonderful shapes and delightful buds that make a beautiful flower composition. You will have dozens of photos to choose from for your paintings. Complementary colors, values, and textures will enhance the paintings. There will be demonstrations in all aspects of painting the colorful orchids and shapely iris, as well as individual instruction and evaluation.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 8AWEDate/Time: 2 Fridays, August 16-23, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $53 Member/$68 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

•••Watercolor FrogsSylvia BensonPick from a large variety of frog photos and paint it using different texturing, shadowing, and fading out techniques. Choose a background for your frog and develop the beautiful coloring. All aspects of the painting will be demonstrated and personal assistance as needed. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 6AWDDate/Time: 2 Thursdays, June 20-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $53 Member/$68 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

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Photographic Technique and CritiqueRobert Cuerden & David ParkerThis course will be an open discussion and critique of photographic skills and technology. Join Robert and David, along with an invited professional photographer, for a session of critique and review of their compositions. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to do a photo walkabout at the art center and a critique of those images. Be prepared to complete assignments for following sessions. You are encouraged to bring a selection of up to 3 images (digital or prints), which will be reviewed by the instructors and class members in an open critique. Please email questions and/or requests to the instructors at [email protected] and [email protected]. CLASS ID: 6A5EDate/Time: 3 Tuesdays, June 18, July 9, August 13, 7:00-9:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation) Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

•••Camera Club Debra DreslerJoin us for a new photography club at WBCA. Whether you are using digital or analog digital camera equipment, all are encouraged to join.

CLASS ID: 7Z5B Date/Time: Monday, July 22, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tuition: $10 Member/Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

PAPERCut’n’Fold: The Art of Kirigami and Paper SculptureZoe CinelFrom Japanese culture this class will explore the technique called Kirigami. You will learn to turn a simple piece of paper into a beautiful pop-up card or into a 3D sculpture by cutting, folding, drawing, painting, and more. You will also explore how light and projection interacts with your 3D object and give it texture and new life. Outcomes can be: 3D paper sculptures, pop-up cards and booklets, paper architecture, small sets, prototypes for furniture.

CLASS ID: 6A8FDate/Time: Thursday, June 20, 6:00-8:30 PMTuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10-$15 depending on project, payable to instructorAge/Level: Teens 14+, Adults, All Levels

•••Paper LampsZoe CinelLearn how to create a magic and beautiful lamp using only a piece of paper and your imagination! This workshop will apply the Japanese technique of Kirigami (cut and fold) to a common object such as a lamp.

CLASS ID: 6A8GDate/Time: Saturday, June 29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10-$15 depending on project, payable to instructorAge/Level: Teens 14+, Adults, All Levels

Intro to Zine ArtZoe CinelHave you always wanted to put your story on paper? Are you a creative writer, a comic artist, an illustrator, or do you simply love books? This intro class addresses the fundamentals and possibilities of the zine format. Zine Art is a popular format because it is self-published, easily produced and can benefit your artistic practice personally and professionally. Join this class and share your story: every voice matters, and zines are a powerful way to communicate ideas that you’re passionate about, no permission needed.

CLASS ID: 7A8EDate/Time: Thursday, July 11, 6:00-8:30 PMTuition: $26 Member/$34 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5 depending on project, payable to instructorAge/Level: Teens 14+, Adults, All Levels

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Writing RoundtableMary Jane LaVigne Join with fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen, and a writing sample of up to 400 words to read. Readers will have approximately 3-7 minutes to read their material. Please notify the office when registering if you plan on reading. Bringing work is optional. CLASS ID: 7A8FDate/Time: 2 Tuesdays July 30 & August 27, 7:00-9:00 PMTuition: FREE with registration ($5 suggested donation) Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Caricature Woodcarving WorkshopMorris AndersonThis woodcarving class will be use rough-outs from various Caricature Carvers of America carvers like PJ Driscoll, Gerald Sears, Harold Enlow, Phil & Vicki Bishop, and Stu Martin. Instruction will be given in the areas of physical anatomy, proportion, and proper techniques used in caricature carving. The rough-outs will vary from realistic to western caricatures.Bring from home: SHARP set of hand carving tools, normal run of gouges, Vs, veiners, and knives that you are comfortable using (no power tools). CLASS ID: 8A0ADate/Time: Saturday & Sunday, August 17-18, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $147 Member/$189 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20-$45 payable to instructor, depending on size and subjectAge/level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced

Melding with WeldingGreg KraftIn this 4 hour course you will learn about the history of welding and weld a sculpture. TIG Welding melts metal to metal. No sticks, rods or wire. You will learn to use power-tools. Tap into your creativity and take home a sculpture. Safety first, do not wear shorts, dresses or open toed shoes. Do wear jeans, a long sleeved cotton shirt, closed toed leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves and a stone about the size of your fist.

CLASS ID: 6A0CDate/Time: Saturday, June 8, 12:30 PM-4:30 PM Tuition: $89 Member/ $110 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16 +, Beginners

•••Rosa MysticaGreg KraftIn this class you will create welded a steel rose. You will learn hands-on cutting, grinding, sanding and welding steel. Safety first: Wear jeans, closed toe leather shoes, a long sleeved cotton shirt, hair tie, and insulated leather gloves. You will be cutting 3 metal discs with a hand shear into rose petals, cutting a steel rod with an angle grinder for your stem and sanding it all with an angle grinder or pad sander. The discs will be welded to the steel rod and once cooled the steel petals will be systematically bent and pounded with hand tools into a rose that will always bloom.

CLASS ID: 8A0DDate/Time: Saturday August 10, 12:30-4:30 PMTuition: $89 Member/$110 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/level: Adults, All Levels

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SUMMER 2019JUNE-AUGUST

High School Visual Arts Contest Best of Show Lindsey Reyes, Blue Lily Awards of ExcellenceAnika Dahl, MurrayMadeline Koltun, Pause Awards of MeritMichael Finch, Journey Through the CloudsIsabella Johnson, Fractured Harmony On-Point Kayla Schroeder, City Honorable MentionsNoah Wilkins, SmileVidhya Mallikarjunan, Self Portrait: Cloudy Thoughts – UnfocusedEmily Hoffman, Flower Stacked Bowls Director’s AwardMichael Finch, Mountain of Love: Mountain of Hate

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