FEE: Sliding scale registration — $40–$70

Spring Into Birds! Mixed Media Sculpture Workshop

Family-friendly workshop w/ Naomi RaMona Schliesman

Saturday & Sunday, April 11th & 12th from 1 - 3 PM

In this family-friendly workshop, Naomi will guide you step-by-step as you build your bird using papier-mâché, then bring it to life with paint, texture, feathers, and pattern. Come as an individual or as a family team—each creation will be completely unique.

✨ All supplies included
✨ Sliding scale registration: $40–$70
✨ Scholarships available

Naomi’s thoughtful, process-based approach to making invites exploration, creativity, and a bit of playful experimentation—perfect for artists of all ages and experience levels.

📍 Kaddatz Galleries (lower level printmaking studio)
111 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls

Come make something joyful with us this spring—and leave with a one-of-a-kind bird of your own.

FEE: $125 (K–4 sessions) | $150 (5–8 sessions) | Scholarships available

Summer Arts Academy 2026

Dates: June 22–26 & July 27–31, 2026
Location: Kaddatz Galleries (and Creation Shop)

Kaddatz Galleries presents Summer Arts Academy 2026, offering two weeks of creative, hands-on art experiences for youth entering grades K–4 and 5–8. Classes are led by experienced teaching artists and explore a variety of mediums including mixed media, painting, pottery, and sculpture. All supplies are included.

Session 1: June 22–26

Grades K–4 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Mixed Media Puppets & Painting (Jona Brown)
Students will create imaginative puppets and props using everyday materials, along with painted backdrops that bring their creations to life.

Grades 5–8 (1:00–4:00 PM)
Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure (Blayze Buseth)
A hands-on clay workshop exploring Minnesota’s landscapes and artistic traditions through techniques such as pinch, coil, slab, carving, and sculptural building.

Session 2: July 27–31

Grades K–4 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Inspired by Minnesota: Pottery & Sculpture Adventure (Blayze Buseth)
Young artists will explore storytelling through clay while learning foundational pottery and sculpture techniques.

Grades 5–8 (1:00–4:00 PM)
Mixed Media Explorations (Naomi RaMona Schliesman)
Students will experiment with a wide range of materials and processes including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture while building creative confidence and skills.

Cost:
$125 (K–4 sessions) | $150 (5–8 sessions)

Scholarships:
Partial and full scholarships are available based on need.