Events
Event Link: https://www.henninglandmark.org/workshops
FEE: $20 includes all the supplies.
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html
FEE: $75./$80. Member/Non-Member
$70./$75. Early Bird Member/Non-Member (by July 23)
Painting Birds and People in Watercolor with Grace Haverty
August 6, 9:30-3:30 pm
Sketch, paint, and learn some fun techniques to watercolor painting from the photos Grace will provide for this class. Grace suggests bringing any watercolor paints you already have or feel comfortable using. If you’re looking for some recommendations, Grace likes to use Holbein, Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith, and/or Schmincke watercolor paints in the colors listed below on the supply list.
Students will need to bring their own supplies for this class. Don’t forget to bring a water container, paper towels, a board for mounting your paper, a sketching pencil, your preferred brushes, and anything else you normally use when watercoloring.
Supply List
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Event Link: https://www.douglascountylibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3630/141
FEE: FREE. Registration is required.
Date: 08/06/2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Douglas County Library
720 Filmore Street
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Students think of a dream they’ve had and recreate a moment of motion from it. Motion is an element of art that is hard to capture and a good challenge. This class is great for all skill levels.
Grades 6-12 in the 2025-2026 school year welcome. Registration Required.
"This Activity is funded in part by a grant from Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation."
Event Link: https://www.therourke.org/open-screen.html
Fee: $70
Duration: 1.5 hours
Age Requirement: 16+
This class is designed to demonstrate various monotype screen-printing techniques. We'll cover drawing directly on the screen, block outs, watercolor and split-fountain techniques in this class.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Please wear clothes appropriate for studio time and that you won't mind getting ink on. We will be using the “bright” pack of Tombow Dual Brush pens, but feel free to purchase a different pack that suits you more and bring them to class.
About Your Instructor:
Cameron Peterson was born 21 April 1977 in Langdon, North Dakota. He obtained a BFA from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a concentration in printmaking. He enjoys creating his own work and seeing artists explore.
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html
FEE: $145/$150 Member/Non-Member
$135/$140 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by July 24)
Barn Quilt with Cynthia Bucholtz
August 10, 1 -6 pm
Cynthia will guide you through the process as you tape, select colors, and learn color placement to create a barn quilt painting that looks professional. You will leave with your own 2 ft x 2 ft masterpiece ready for hanging outdoors or inside. High quality materials will ensure this conversation piece will last outdoors for many years to come and bring unequivocal admiration.
Your registration fee includes everything you'll need. Wear clothes appropriate for an afternoon of painting. You will need to indicate which pattern you want to create by its number when you register.
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html
FEE: $50/$55 Member/Non-Member
$45./$50 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by July 31)
Gelli Plate Printing and Mixed-Media Art with Lyssa Lovejoy
August 14, 12-3:30 pm
Learn to create beautiful collage papers using the gelli plate printing technique and then use those printed designs to create a finished collage painting. Understand color layering, texture, and composition by exploring color harmony and contrast in collage papers. Using additional metallics, transparencies and distress effects you will create final mixed-media pieces to take home.
This class will include techniques including:
• Basic monoprinting technique with acrylics on a gelli plate.
• Using stencils, texture tools, and household objects to create unique designs using stamps, mark-making and resist techniques..
• Layering colors and ghost printing for depth.
• Printing on different paper types for varied effects.
Event Link: https://www.douglascountylibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3632/141
FEE: FREE. Registration is required.
Date: 08/20/2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Douglas County Library
720 Filmore Street
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Students imagine themselves as a superhero and create a sidekick in sculpture form. Perfect for all skill levels!
Grades 6-12 in the 2025-2026 school year welcome. Registration Required.
"This Activity is funded in part by a grant from Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation."
Event Link: https://www.therourke.org/scissors-stories.html
Fee: $30*
Duration: 2 hours
Age Requirement: 18+
Scissors and Stories is a collage workshop that focuses on storytelling through symbolism and imagery in collage. Two collage exercises using color and imagery teach telling a story visually. The workshop focuses on space to create versus step-by-step instructions. Additionally, the workshop explores sourcing collage materials and how to organize materials by common theme.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
* Cancel your registration up to 14 days prior to class day by emailing museum@therourke.org for a partial refund.
About Your Instructor:
Ryan Flynn is a mixed media artist with a focus on paper collage. They create analog collages using vintage magazines, comics, and books. Their process is intuitive, driven by color, and chaotic. Juxtaposition is often seen in their work, representing the difficulties and joys of life. They chose the name sacred chaos because collage helps them sort through their emotions and experiences in a deeply personal way. They started collaging 3 years ago and have created over 200 original works. Their work features themes of mental illness, disability, body positivity, queer identity, and society. Collage is one of their favorite mediums because cutting up images is a rejection of society’s viewpoint. It breaks images down and rebuilds them to reflect a different worldview and experiences. The use of simple, secondhand paper is a rejection of the hierarchy and exclusion often found in the art world.
