Classes and Workshops for Children and Adults
Please use the online forms and secure payment links at bottom of this page to secure classes and lectures.
All classes held at the Maple Grove Arts Center - 11666 Fountains Drive, Maple Grove (next to Wedding Day
Fall 2018
Watercolor Workshops (Adults)
Discover the joy of watercolor as you explore many techniques and a variety of subject matter, while focusing on the elements and principals of art. Join educator and artist, MaryLeah Marshall, in this fun and relaxed atmosphere where individual instruction is adapted to include the new or experienced artist. Supplies not included, a supply list will be emailed prior to the start of class.
Instructor: MaryLeah Marshall
Dates:Thursdays November 1st-December 6th (Skip Nov. 22nd)
Time: 12pm-2:30pm
Cost: $130 Non-Members / $117 Member
Pour. Smile. Repeat: Acrylic Paint Pouring—“Puddle Pour” (Adults)
Acrylic paint pouring is an exciting method for making unique, abstract art. In this class, we’ll start by learning about pouring mediums and how to mix paints to get consistent results. There will be a couple demonstrations, then you’ll get to create a unique painting of your own on a 9x12” canvas. In this session, we’ll learn the puddle pour and straight pour techniques. All supplies are included! Wear old clothes, it’s a messy medium. Paintings take 36 hours to dry, so you’ll need to come back to the Arts Center to pick up your painting later in the week.
Instructor: Dan McAvey
Date: Monday, September 24th
Time: 7-9 pm
Cost: $39 Non-members/$35 Members
Small Paintings, Big Impact: Landscapes (Adults)
Have you always wanted to learn to paint but feel short on time, space, or money to put into it? In this course, we’ll learn how making small paintings can resolve all three of these issues while providing opportunities to make beautiful, complete works of art that fit perfectly on a bookshelf or mantel. We’ll cover acrylic painting fundamentals as well as strategies for working art into your busy life. The subject for this course will be landscapes and students can expect to complete one painting each class period.
Instructor: Dan McAvey
Dates: Mondays October 1st-22nd
Time: 7-9:30pm
Cost: $99 Non-member/ $90 Member
Alcohol Ink Painting (Adults)
Experiment with alcohol inks on Yupo paper. The non-absorbent nature of Yupo means it will not buckle, no matter how much water you put on it and it makes colors more vibrant and brilliant than on standard papers as all the color sits on the surface. Alcohol inks are pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing and filled with an energy all their own. You will leave the workshop with knowledge of a new technique that you can take home and expand your artistic interest.
Instructor: Art Innovators/Lisa Vitkus
Date: October 4th
Time: 7-8:30pm
Cost: $38 Non-member / $34 Member
Creating Visual Narratives (Teen-Adults)
This class is designed to be a crash course in visual storytelling. It’s perfect for writers looking to explore a visual medium, artists who want to incorporate narrative into their work, and anyone interested in comics or illustration. No previous writing or drawing experience required. This class is intended for adults and teens, but children may participate if accompanied by an adult.
*Bring a sketchbook and your preferred method of drawing materials to class.
Instructor: Kristin Tipping
Dates: October 5th-November 2nd (skip October 19th)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $90 Member/ $100
Paint Night at Split Rock Lighthouse (Adults)
Enjoy an evening out while you make a beautiful painting of one of Minnesota's iconic landmarks! In this one-night class, artist Dan McAvey will walk you through the steps to complete a 16x20" painting of Split Rock Lighthouse using acrylic paints. No painting or drawing experience is required to have a fun night and create a work of art you can bring home! Supplies are included.
Instructor: Dan McAvey
Date: November 5th
Time: 7-9:30pm
Cost: $39 Non-member/ $35 Member
Pour. Smile. Repeat: Acrylic Paint Pouring—Swipe Technique (Adults)
Acrylic paint pouring is an exciting method for making unique, abstract art. In this class, we’ll start by learning about pouring mediums and how to mix paints to get consistent results. There will be a couple demonstrations, then you’ll get to create a unique painting of your own on a 9x12” canvas. In this session, we’ll learn the swipe technique to make cells in your paintings. All supplies are included! Wear old clothes, it’s a messy medium. Paintings take 36 hours to dry, so you’ll need to come back to the Arts Center to pick up your painting later in the week.
Instructor: Dan McAvey
Date: Monday, November 12th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $39 non-members/$35 members
Pour. Smile. Repeat: Acrylic Paint Pouring—“Dirty Pour” (Adults)
Acrylic paint pouring is an exciting method for making unique, abstract art. In this class, we’ll start by learning about pouring mediums and how to mix paints to get consistent results. There will be a couple demonstrations, then you’ll get to create a unique painting of your own on a 9x12” canvas. In this session, we’ll learn a couple “dirty pour” techniques and how to make cells in your paintings. All supplies are included! Wear old clothes, it’s a messy medium. Paintings take 36 hours to dry, so you’ll need to come back to the Arts Center to pick up your painting later in the week.
Instructor: Dan McAvey
Date: Monday, November 26th, 7-9 pm
Cost: $39 non-members/$35 members
Pour. Smile. Repeat: Acrylic Paint Pouring—“Tree Ring Pour” (Adults)
Acrylic paint pouring is an exciting method for making unique, abstract art. In this class, we’ll start by learning about pouring mediums and how to mix paints to get consistent results. There will be a couple demonstrations, then you’ll get to create a unique painting of your own on an 8x8” canvas. In this session, we’ll learn the tree ring technique to make beautiful, rhythmic patterns in your paintings. All supplies are included! Wear old clothes, it’s a messy medium. Paintings take 36 hours to dry, so you’ll need to come back to the Arts Center to pick up your painting later in the week.
Instructor: Dan McAvey
Date: Monday, December 10th, 7-9 pm
Cost: $39 non-members/$35 members
Class Registration
Register & pay for classes online here - you will choose the class or classes you want on secure payment page.
or
Download the mail-in registration form.
Mail form and check, made payable to Maple Grove Arts Center, to:
Education Director
PO Box 1643
Maple Grove MN, 55311
Please also note your intended classes on the memo line - thank you!
For questions regarding classes:
please call Lisa Vitkus (763) 494 6957