Session 1: June 22 - 26
For youth going into grades K-4
Mixed Media Puppets & Painting with Jona Brown
Session 1: June 22 - 26 from 10am - 12pm
Location: Kaddatz Galleries Classroom
Cost: $125 (all supplies included)
Students will imagine a world of fun and fantasy while they create various puppets and props!
This class will explore making puppets out of common household objects. Artists will assemble a swooping dragon, decorate a little treasure chest, craft other simple puppets, and create a painted backdrop for their puppets.
Session 1: June 22 - 26 from 10am - 12pm
Location: Kaddatz Galleries Classroom
Cost: $125 (all supplies included)
Students will imagine a world of fun and fantasy while they create various puppets and props!
This class will explore making puppets out of common household objects. Artists will assemble a swooping dragon, decorate a little treasure chest, craft other simple puppets, and create a painted backdrop for their puppets.
FOR YOUTH GOING INTO GRADES 5-8
SESSION FULL
Inspired by MN - Pottery & Sculpture Adventure w/ Blayze Buseth
Session 1: June 22 - 26 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Creation Shop
Cost: $150 (all supplies included)
"Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure," is a hands-on, story-driven workshop where young artists explore the rich artistic landscape of Minnesota while creating their own imaginative clay journey.
Over five workshops, students will explore Minnesota through art, drawing inspiration from natural landscapes like lakes, forests, and prairies, as well as regional art forms such as pottery, sculpture, and cultural traditions. Each day introduces a new clay technique, including pinch, coil, slab, surface carving, and sculptural building.
As they create, students are encouraged to develop their own story, imagine exploring through Minnesota, discovering different environments, materials, and artistic styles along the way. From crafting lake-inspired vessels to carving textures influenced by trees and stone, each project becomes part of a larger narrative.
Inspired by MN - Pottery & Sculpture Adventure w/ Blayze Buseth
Session 1: June 22 - 26 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Creation Shop
Cost: $150 (all supplies included)
"Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure," is a hands-on, story-driven workshop where young artists explore the rich artistic landscape of Minnesota while creating their own imaginative clay journey.
Over five workshops, students will explore Minnesota through art, drawing inspiration from natural landscapes like lakes, forests, and prairies, as well as regional art forms such as pottery, sculpture, and cultural traditions. Each day introduces a new clay technique, including pinch, coil, slab, surface carving, and sculptural building.
As they create, students are encouraged to develop their own story, imagine exploring through Minnesota, discovering different environments, materials, and artistic styles along the way. From crafting lake-inspired vessels to carving textures influenced by trees and stone, each project becomes part of a larger narrative.
Session 2: July 27 - 31
For youth going into grades K-4
Inspired by Minnesota - Pottery & Sculpture Adventure with Blayze Buseth
Session 2: July 27 - July 31 from 10am - 12pm
Location: Creation Shop
Cost: $125 (all supplies included)
"Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure" is a hands-on, story-driven workshop where young artists explore the rich artistic landscape of Minnesota while creating their own imaginative clay journey.
Over five workshops, students will explore Minnesota through art, drawing inspiration from natural landscapes like lakes, forests, and prairies, as well as regional art forms such as pottery, sculpture, and cultural traditions. Each day introduces a new clay technique, including pinch, coil, slab, surface carving, and sculptural building.
As they create, students are encouraged to develop their own story, imagine exploring through Minnesota, discovering different environments, materials, and artistic styles along the way. From crafting lake-inspired vessels to carving textures influenced by trees and stone, each project becomes part of a larger narrative.
Session 2: July 27 - July 31 from 10am - 12pm
Location: Creation Shop
Cost: $125 (all supplies included)
"Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure" is a hands-on, story-driven workshop where young artists explore the rich artistic landscape of Minnesota while creating their own imaginative clay journey.
Over five workshops, students will explore Minnesota through art, drawing inspiration from natural landscapes like lakes, forests, and prairies, as well as regional art forms such as pottery, sculpture, and cultural traditions. Each day introduces a new clay technique, including pinch, coil, slab, surface carving, and sculptural building.
As they create, students are encouraged to develop their own story, imagine exploring through Minnesota, discovering different environments, materials, and artistic styles along the way. From crafting lake-inspired vessels to carving textures influenced by trees and stone, each project becomes part of a larger narrative.
For youth going into grades 5-8
Mixed Media Explorations with w/ Naomi RaMona Schliesman
Session 2: July 27 - July 31 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Kaddatz Galleries
Cost: $150 (all supplies included)
This week-long, hands-on art class invites students to explore the exciting world of mixed media through both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artmaking. Designed to spark imagination and curiosity, this course emphasizes creative thinking, experimentation, and critical problem-solving while building strong foundational art skills.
Students will learn essential elements and principles of design, art vocabulary, and technical skills while working across a wide range of materials and processes. Through guided projects and open-ended exploration, participants will experiment with acrylic and watercolor painting, drawing, clay relief, colored pencils, printmaking, collage, and sculptural mixed media, while also learning about influential art movements.
Throughout the week, students will create a variety of artworks, including drawings, abstract paintings, watercolors, mixed media collages and sculptures, and a self-portrait. Emphasis is placed on process over perfection, encouraging students to take creative risks, develop confidence, and discover their own artistic voice in a supportive studio environment.
This class is ideal for young artists who enjoy working with their hands, thinking creatively, and exploring new materials and ideas.
Session 2: July 27 - July 31 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Kaddatz Galleries
Cost: $150 (all supplies included)
This week-long, hands-on art class invites students to explore the exciting world of mixed media through both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artmaking. Designed to spark imagination and curiosity, this course emphasizes creative thinking, experimentation, and critical problem-solving while building strong foundational art skills.
Students will learn essential elements and principles of design, art vocabulary, and technical skills while working across a wide range of materials and processes. Through guided projects and open-ended exploration, participants will experiment with acrylic and watercolor painting, drawing, clay relief, colored pencils, printmaking, collage, and sculptural mixed media, while also learning about influential art movements.
Throughout the week, students will create a variety of artworks, including drawings, abstract paintings, watercolors, mixed media collages and sculptures, and a self-portrait. Emphasis is placed on process over perfection, encouraging students to take creative risks, develop confidence, and discover their own artistic voice in a supportive studio environment.
This class is ideal for young artists who enjoy working with their hands, thinking creatively, and exploring new materials and ideas.
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Accessibility is important to us!
Partial and full scholarships available based on need. If cost is a barrier,
please fill out our scholarship request form linked below: