Add life to your drawings with color! In this class, students will learn fundamentals of drawing such as proportion, composition, value and more; and explore color theory as they incorporate color into the drawing process. Instructor and artist Paul Johnson will lead students through exercises and offer tips, techniques, and guidance as they create completed works of art using materials such as colored pencil and pastels. This class is for beginners and intermediate artists who want to learn foundational tools and further their understanding of color to take their drawings to the next level!

Paul Johnson, a resident of Pelican Rapids, taught for over 20 years as Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College. He is the creator of Paul Johnson Design & Illustration, and is the Concordia Christmas Concert muralist, just completing his 15th mural.

Capture the Essence: Enjoying the Moment with Watercolor Still Lifes​, with Anne Kaese

2 to 4 p.m. on Friday 3 and 10 May 2024

Watercolor allows us to be expressive, contemplative, and creative—all in the same time frame and on the same sheet of paper. It is magic with water, pigment, and a brush. In this 2-session class, we are going to cover basic drawing and painting techniques using a still life as our reference.  We get to look with the eyes of our heart as we draw what we see, and use paint to capture the objects.

This class will sharpen your eye and your drawing skills, and freshen up painting techniques. You can paint big or small, detailed or loose. The goal is to feel the colour and shapes, the textures and the magic of time with life and art. It is a joy and gift to give yourself.

There will be a homework component to practice the skills learned.  You can work at whatever size is comfortable for you.    

*Supply needed for class:

• Bring your own artist-quality watercolor paints and brushes, watercolor paper of any size, a board, pencil, and eraser (no Artist Loft or dollar store pans, please!)

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• Purchase a kit of paints and brushes from the instructor for an additional $25 by selecting "Capture the Essence + Optional Supply Kit" at checkout. 

• Do not wear special clothes or do wear an apron. 

• If you have any questions about supplies, contact Anne Kaese at info@annekaese.com

Session 1: June 24-28, 2024

Grades K-4 - 10:00am-12:00pm led by Rebecca Krueger @ Kaddatz Galleries

Grades 5-8 - 1:00-4:00 pm led by Blayze Buseth @ Creation Shop

Explore various art mediums such as painting, drawing, visual, and performing arts. Register early for a $25 discount. Register through Community Education, at the gallery, or purchase/register online here!
Bread ’n Bowls sponsored scholarships are also available thanks to the Office of Community Engagement’s involvement. Many thanks to Morris Lions Club for their sponsorship! See application at event link.

Grades: K-7 Completed

5 Sessions- $189 ($159 early bird special)

Date: Monday-Friday, July 8-12

Time: 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Location: MAHS FACS/Art Room

Session 2: July 29-Aug 2, 2024

Grades K-4 - 10:00am-12:00pm led by Blayze Buseth @ Creation Shop

Grades 5-8 - 1:00-4:00 pm led by Naomi RaMona Schliesman @ Kaddatz Galleries