Events
Event Link: https://www.henninglandmark.org
Event Link: https://www.kulcher.org/art-in-your-park-summer-2025/
FEE: FREE for kids K-6th grades - donations always appreciated.
The Cultural Center’s ‘Art in Your Park’ program returns to YOUR parks in New York Mills, Henning, Perham, and Wadena this summer! Join us in the great outdoors for a variety of fun art projects for kids.
Art in Your Park is designed for children in grades K-6. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. There is no cost to participate and all are welcome!
This program is free to attend & open to all; donations are gratefully accepted to help us continue to offer these community programs to all.
Please check our website and/or follow us on Facebook for the most updated schedule and any weather-related announcements. Call the Cultural Center at (218) 385-3339 for more information or email Cheryl Bannes, cheryl@kulcher.orgor Lindsay Kennedy, lindsay@kulcher.org, if you have questions or would like to donate or volunteer to assist with this program.
This summer, workshops will focus on art basics. Art in Your Park will take place on the dates & times noted below:
Wednesday, May 21, 4-6pm: NYM Sculpture Park during Celebrating Cultures(4-7pm)
Friday, May 28, 12-2pm: NYM Lund Park – CANCELED
Friday, June 6, 1-3pm: Wadena Library
Tuesday, June 17, 1-3pm: Henning Landmark Center
Wednesday, June 18, 12-2pm: NYM Lund Park
Friday, June 20, 1-3pm: Perham Library Tent at Turtle Fest on Main Street, Perham
Wednesday, June 25, 12-2pm: NYM Smith Park
Tuesday, July 1, 1-3pm: Wadena BN Park (Library back-up)
Wednesday, July 2, 12-2pm: NYM Lund Park
Tuesday, July 8, 1-3pm: Perham Library
Friday, July 11, 12-2pm: NYM Fish House Festival @ Cultural Center
Wednesday, July 16, 12-2pm: NYM Southside Park/Hidden Trails
Thursday, July 17, 1-3pm: Henning Landmark Center
Wednesday, July 23, 12-2pm: NYM Central Park
Wednesday, August 6, 12-2pm: NYM Cultural Center
Children interested in participating are welcome to simply stop by and join in the fun! If you would like to receive Art in Your Park updates via email, please contact info@kulcher.org and we will add you to our participant list.
Art in Your Park (AIYP) is free for kids, but not without cost. These art activities are available thanks to the generous support of our donors, members, and grant-making organizations. This year, a grant from Lake Region Arts Council is helping to support Art in Your Park, and other summer programs. Thanks, LRAC! Donations are always needed to keep Art in Your Park free and available to all. Thank you! Please join us in YOUR parks this summer!
Event Link: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/summerartsacademy2025.html
FEE: See Class Fees in post descriptions
Unleash Your Child's Creativity This Summer!
We're excited to announce our 2025 Summer Arts Academy, featuring two sessions of engaging, hands-on art classes for students going into grades K-4 + 5-8. Our carefully designed programs blend creative exploration with skill-building in a supportive environment led by accomplished local artists.
SESSION 1: June 23-27, 2025
Fluids & Fibers with Amanda Callahan
Going into Grades K-4 | 10:00am-12:00pm | $125 | Kaddatz Galleries Classroom
Young artists will begin by exploring the unpredictable nature of fluid mediums like acrylic paint, watercolor, and inks. As the week progresses, they'll transition to structured creations using felt, foam, fibers, and fabric to craft unique 2D and 3D artworks. This dynamic class perfectly balances spontaneity with intentional creation!
A Brief History of Clay – Brought to Life with Blayze Buseth
Going into Grades 5-8 | 1:00-4:00pm | $150 | Creation Shop
This exciting workshop takes students on a journey through clay's transformative role in human history. Over five days, participants will travel through time, learning prehistoric pinch pots, Neolithic coil-building, Mesopotamian slab techniques, wheel-throwing, and modern clay innovations. Each session blends hands-on technique with reflection on how clay has shaped civilizations and what it teaches us about creativity and community.
SESSION 2: July 28 - August 1, 2025
A Brief History of Clay – Brought to Life with Blayze Buseth
Going into Grades K-4 | 10:00am-12:00pm | $125 | Creation Shop
The popular clay workshop returns for our younger artists! This hands-on experience explores clay's important role throughout human history—from ancient survival tools to modern self-expression. Students will learn prehistoric pinch pots, Neolithic coil-building, Mesopotamian slab techniques, and more, while reflecting on clay's impact on civilizations and our creative potential.
Explore Creativity with Artist Naomi RaMona Schliesman
Going into Grades 5-8 | 1:00-4:00pm | $150 | Kaddatz Galleries Classroom
Join interdisciplinary artist Naomi RaMona Schliesman from Fergus Falls for an engaging art class experience! Students will explore 2D and 3D design elements, develop technical skills, and experiment with various materials while learning creative problem-solving. The class covers techniques in acrylic & watercolor painting, clay relief, printmaking, colored pencils, and mixed media, while providing insights into art movements through creating Surrealist self-portraits, abstract paintings, watercolors, and sculptures.
No prior experience needed—just a willingness to explore and create! Students should wear clothes that can get messy and may bring a drink and snack if desired. Lemonade and a small treat will be provided.
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/clay-studio.html
FEE: See available options
Ceramics Studio
has expanded hours beginning July 1.
Any member with prior experience / training in the CAC Ceramics Studio (classes count) can now gain use of its space whenever the gallery is open. This is workspace for artists capable in working independently. Here's how it works:
1. Purchase a Punch Card online.
2. Purchase clay online at least 1 day prior to your use. Your bag of clay will be labeled with your name and available on the studio shelf when you arrive.
3. Check in at the Gallery desk and the gallery sitter will punch your card and ask you to leave your Driver's License in a sealed envelope in exchange for the key to the CAC door.
4. Follow the rules and guidelines posted in the studio. Expectations are that all the tools and your workspace will be clean before you leave. Be sure to lock the door and return the key before the gallery closes.
Summer Gallery Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-3 pm
CAC Open Studio Hours: Wednesday 5-8 pm
Important: All AOTL members MUST check in at the gallery before they use the Ceramic Studio.
Adults ages 18+ only.
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/youth-classes.html
FEE: 7 classes for $75.
July 7 : Create pages of doodles for coloring
July 9: Explore the magic of words
July 21: Use alcohol ink to create a beautiful ceramic tile
July 22: Make a composition using twigs you paint
July 23: Learn how to make healthy food you and your friends will want to eat!
July 28: Design your own baseball cap with embroidery stitching
July 30: Create your self-portrait using acetate, paper, and paint
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/youth-classes.html
FEE: 6 classes for $50.
July 8 : Explore the magic of words
July 21: Use q-tips and paint to create a painting just like George Seurat
July 22: Draw and paint a sea turtle with oil pastels and watercolor
July 28: Put on your party hat and learn how to make fancy sandwiches and fruit cups. Fun for both boys and girls
July 29: Expand your drawing skills into the world of 3D
July 30: Learn about the history and culture of the piñata and make one to take home!
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html
FEE: $70./$75. Member/Non-Member
$65./$70. Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by July 10)
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html
FEE: $35/$40 Member/Non-Member
$30/$35 Early Bird Member/Non-Member (by July 25)
Slow Stitching: The Relaxing World of Hand Sewing with Kim Graff
August 8 & 15, 10-12 noon
Yearning for a break from the fast-paced, digital world we live in? In a world where everything seems to be rushing by, there's a charming and therapeutic escape waiting for you in the form of slow stitching.
Why Slow Stitching?
1. Mindful Relaxation: Slow stitching is a form of mindfulness. When you're engaged in this gentle activity, your mind calms down, and you become fully immersed in the present moment. It's like a mini vacation for your brain!
2. Creativity Unleashed: With slow stitching, you have the freedom to let your creativity flow. You can design your projects, choose fabrics, and experiment with different stitches to create unique and personalized items.
3. Connection to Tradition: Slow stitching has a rich history. It connects you to generations of crafters who used hand sewing to mend, embellish, and create. It's a beautiful way to carry forward a timeless tradition.
4. Sustainability: In a world of fast fashion and disposable goods, slow stitching promotes sustainability. By repairing and upcycling textiles, you can reduce waste and contribute to an eco-friendlier lifestyle.
Attendees should bring fabric scraps of interest, sewing needles & scissors.
Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html
FEE: $75./$80. Member/Non-Member
$70./$75. Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by August 13)
Fun with Watercolor on Yupo with Jim Turner
August 27 & 28, 9:30 - 3:30 pm
This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring the unique characteristics of YUPO. We will take advantage of the abstract, flowing “liquid” look of wet in wet application and experiment with stamping, texturing, and lifting. We'll also talk about design and how to go from crazy accidental abstraction to finished work as well as “taming” YUPO to do representational work, flattening washes, graded washes, etc. This class is for beginners who want to just have fun playing with paint, accomplished watercolorists who want to explore a new surface, and anyone in between interested in expanding their horizons.
Materials List: fun_with_yupo_workshop.pdf
