Adult Art Classes

UPCOMING EVENTS

To register for a class visit the SHOP tab, call 320-632-0960, or click the link in the class description.

Open Ceramics Studio

Check under the shop tab for dates and times!

https://greatart.org/products/open-ceramics-studio

This program is open to ages 16+ with a class size limit of 8.

Member $15, Non-Member $20.

10-punch pass member $100, non-member $150

5- punch pass member $55, non-member $80

Pre-registration required. If you are a open ceramics punch pass holder call 320-632-0960 to schedule your visit.

Time to work in the studio to practice with clay. Pinch pots, slab bowls, throwing, ect. Interested to try clay? Come in and see what's going on, no long-term commitment.

To register call 320-632-0960 or visit https://greatart.org/products/open-ceramics-studio

Sound, Silence, & Breath

Thursday, September 14th/21st/28th, 6:00-7:15pm

Dive deep into the confluence of sound and silence. Each session starts with a mindful reading, segues into group sound check-ins, energy alignment, and ends with a transformative meditation infused with the magic of sound and breath.

Duration: 75 mins

About Collin Johnson

Founder of Elk Heart Holistic, Collin is an Ayurvedic Practitioner (A.H.C.) with a heart that beats for holistic healing, including sound therapy, asana practices, and immersive meditations.

Collin's personal health journey, marked by an autoimmune disease diagnosis in 2016, became a testament to the transformative power of Reiki, Sound Therapy, Yoga, and more. Guided by a deep-seated passion for music and an insistent thirst for knowledge, Collin earned certifications from institutions such as the California College of Ayurveda, Lakshmi Rising, and The Globe Institute of Sound and Consciousness.

Presently, his offerings aim to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. Beyond facilitating healing, Collin seeks to empower individuals with the knowledge to be their own healer.

Paint your Spirit Animal w/ Tracy Miller

Paint your spirit animal

Saturday, October 21st, 10-4pm

Member: $115/Non-member: $125

In this one day workshop, you will learn to create abstract underpaintings based on using a visual haiku of intersecting lines to reveal the curve of a back, the long lines of an elegant neck, the hard charging hump of a bison or whatever animal you see in the lines you paint. Using a wet into wet technique with acrylic which Tracy will demonstrate two times over the course of the workshop, you will complete up to 2 abstract spirit animals sure to spark conversation. Get ready to open your mind and let creativity flow through your brush.

This class is for ages 16+ and some prior experience is preferred. All supplies are included in the class fee. Minimum 6 student requirement, max class size is 16. Pre-registration is required.

October Sip and Paint

Thursday, October 26th, 5:00-7:30pm

Join Great River Arts for a Halloween themed sip and paint. The class will take place on October 26th, 5:00-7:30pm in the GRA gallery. Painting starts at 5:30pm, bar opens at 5pm.

Pre-registration is required for this class. The class is open to ages 21+ with a class size limit of 20.

Wheel Throwing Classes w/ Rachel Gold

October 25th, 5-7pm AND October 27th, 5-7pm (This is a two-part class!)

member $35/non-member $40

Join local artist Rachel Gold for wheel throwing classes at GRA. During ceramics class at Great River Arts, students will be learning the basic skills of wheel throwing. Along with throwing, you will be learning about the unique clay process it takes to complete a piece of artwork. Wedging, centering, trimming, and glazing are only a few of the basic skills that will be learned while creating your vessels. Students will have the opportunity to walk out with 2-3 completed pieces of artwork. You will have the choice of many different vessel shapes depending on experience and comfort levels. Return once the pottery is fired for the first time to glaze your piece.

This is a two-part class! This class is open to ages 16+ with a class size limit of 10. All supplies are included.

Mosaic Coasters

November 9th, 5:00-8:00pm

Member $70/non-member $80

Join mosaic artist, Laura Ruprecht from Laura Liz Mosaic Biz in an evening of learning the basics of mosaics and loads of fun.

You will create your own set of 4 mosaic coasters with small glass tiles, no cutting glass required. All materials will be provided including a "takeout bag" of grout to finish the coasters at home.

All skill levels & abilities are welcome, this is a beginner-level class. Grab your friends & get your glass together! Class size limit 15 people. Open to ages 12 and up. Minimum of 5 people registered to run the class.

VIRTUAL OFFERINGS

FREE VIRTUAL TUTORIALS: How to draw a realistic tree step-by-step offered, Emotions - Realistic Acting, Painting Waves with Watercolor, and Three Simple Dance Moves for Beginners (video below).

Click HERE for a free PDF with links to other at home art resources for adults.