FREE WORKSHOP SERIES: "Printmaking Art Table with Paul Johnson" @ Various Viking Library System Locations

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 11:00 AM 11:00 Sat, Nov 7, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00
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FEE: Free & Open to the Public

Printmaking Art Table with Paul Johnson

April 25 – November 7, 2026 | Various Viking Library System Locations

Presented by Kaddatz Galleries in partnership with the Viking Library System, the Printmaking Art Table invites community members of all ages to explore the creative process of printmaking through a series of free drop-in workshops across the region.

Participants will design and carve their own personalized print using soft linoleum (adults) or create prints using impressed styrofoam techniques (youth). This fun and approachable activity introduces participants to reductive printmaking, inking a plate, registering prints, and experimenting with creative design in a welcoming community setting.

Workshops are led by artist and educator Paul Johnson, former Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Johnson is the creator of Paul Johnson Design & Illustration, muralist for the Concordia Christmas Concert, and former corporate artist for Banner Health System in Fargo, North Dakota.

Workshop Schedule:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pelican Rapids Public Library, Pelican Rapids, MN

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Douglas County Library, Alexandria, MN

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wheaton Community Library, Wheaton, MN

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Morris Public Library, Morris, MN

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Perham Area Public Library, Perham, MN

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Glenwood Public Library, Glenwood, MN

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
New York Mills Public Library, New York Mills, MN

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thorson Memorial Library, Elbow Lake, MN

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through the Lakes Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Jun

11:00 AM11:00

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EVENT: Friendship Festival

Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00 AM 5:00 PM 11:00 17:00
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Fee: Free

Free Admission for a day of entertainment outdoors in the beautiful Pelican Rapids MN Sherin Park. Multiple Bands and dancers on stage from 11:00-5:00 pm. Arts and crafts for kids, bouncy house. Food Trucks- American and Ethnic Food options (for a fee). Artisans, and vendor/community booths. In case of inclement weather will move to the Pelican Rapids High School. Six hours of culturally diverse music, dance and food. Join us for the drumming and dancing of Duniya, a west African group, Ballet Folklorico, a Mexican dance troupe, Buffalo River Native American dancers and drummers, Di Bayke a Klezmer group and BAnd of FAith a volunteer local band which plays the national anthems of many of the countries represented in Pelican Rapids. The day includes kids crafts, local artists, and food as diverse as the music and dance. The only cost is the food.

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Sep

9:30 AM09:30

Art Class, Otter Tail County, Pelican Rapids, Workshop

WORKSHOP: "Plein Air at Maplewood" @ Maplewood State Park, Pelican Rapids

Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:30 AM 4:30 PM 09:30 16:30
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FEE: $50 Member, $60 Non-Member
$45 Member, $55 Non-Member by August 29

Plein Air at Maplewood with Stephen Henning

Instructor: Stephen Henning
Maplewood State Park
September 12, 9:30am -4:30pm

"A connection to nature is essential for our well-being. My contemporary Impressionist landscape paintings are designed to evoke a sense of serenity and closeness to the natural world.

"Focused on the healing and spiritual power of Nature, these images transform interior spaces. Your environment becomes more inviting and calming, whether in a home or business setting. My artwork uplifts the mood and soothes the senses.

"Enhance your space with art that resonates with nature’s tranquility.”
--Stephen Henning

Join Stephen Henning at Maplewood State Park for a day of plein air painting. Students can use any media to explore the beauty of this state park while Stephen comes around to each artist offering tips & techniques. Bring all of the supplies that you will need and a lunch.

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