UPCOMING EVENTS
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Paint Pop Art Cowboy Boots
Paint a Pop Art Cowboy Boots
Saturday, January 25th
9:30-11:30am
Member $35/Non-Member $40
Cowboy boots in color! Join Tracy Miller for an acrylic painting class and go home with a colorful canvas. All Supplies included. Wear an old shirt, apron or smock. This class is open to ages 10+ with a class size limit of 16. 4 participants are required to run the class.
Paint a Pop Art Cardinal
Paint a Pop Art Cardinal
Saturday, January 25th
1-3pm
Member $35/Non-Member $40
Love the winter season and the animals it brings? Join Tracy Miller for a colorful cardinal acrylic painting class and go home with a colorful canvas. All Supplies included. Wear an old shirt, apron or smock. This class is open to ages 10+ with a class size limit of 16. 4 participants are required to run the class.
Wheel Throwing 1010
Are you interested in learning how to throw pottery on the wheel?? Or are you looking for some hands on learning/refining of your skills with some extra help from Frances? Well look no further! We have got you covered at Great River Arts in Little Falls!
We have a studio with some beautiful Brent wheels, clay, batts, tools, SPONGES, plastic bags, glazes, brushes and a kiln (fired monthly).
Throwing 101 is offered monthly on the first Saturday of the month,10am-12pm. In each class we will go over some of the basics of clay, the 4 main steps of throwing, as well as tips and tricks along the way. Each participant will be given four 2# balls of clay. There is a class limit of 6 people - pre registration is required. Ages 8 and up are welcome to join.
There is no "trimming" portion of the class. A glazing class (1 hour) will be held after bisque firing.
Music Makers/Sound Circle
Music Makers/Sound Circle on Thursdays, NOW at 4pm (starting January 2025). We welcome those 5 and under (along with an adult) to enjoy 30 minutes of song, dancing, playing and music making! The class begins at 1:30pm and is FREE!!! No registration required, limited 15 {pair} spaces - first come, first served.
Paint Your Own Pottery
GRA now offer's a monthly Paint Your Own Pottery class. Down in the studio we have a variety of ceramics ready to be painted ranging from $5-$20! Spot reservation is $5 and includes glazes and firing. At the class choose your pottery piece for a variety of pre-made pieces (cost of pottery item not included in reservation fee). Register online at https://greatart.org/products/ceramics-sip-paint-october-12th-5-30pm-6-45pm
Class Dates: First Saturday of the Month, January 2025- May 2025, 12-1pm.
December 11th, 5:30-6:30p
Sketching
If there are youth under the age of 16 an adult must be present with the child for the Sketching program.
Youth Summer Art Camp
Join us at GRA this summer for youth summer art camp with Heidi Jeub. In this 3-day camp, June 25-27th from 10:30-3:30pm, students will have the full studio art experience and build skills needed to continue their art practice. Participants get to choose their own projects and will have access to a range of supplies! Please bring a snack/lunch and a water bottle. This class is open to youth ages 10-14. Pre-registration is required. A minimum of 5 students is required to run the class with a max of 10 students.Member: $170Non-Member: $190Multi Student Discount:$320 (2 students), $465 (3 students), $600 (4 students). Contact GRA at 320-632-0960 so the discount can be applied.Pay what you can: Contact GRA at 320-632-0960 for this option.
If other age groups like these classes please let us know!
In the next few weeks, GRA wants to encourage you and your children to keep creating!
We know that art is capable of relieving stress, focusing energy, connecting as a family, and bringing joy during these challenging times. Below, we provided you with a few links to free or low-cost art resources to connect to from the comfort of your home.
Best wishes and be well!
GRA Board & Staff
Looking for more at home resources for youth?
1) Click HERE to access free, virtual projects and articles selected by GRA staff to continue to support our community's youngest creatives.
2) Additional "At Home - Virtual Resources" curated by Patricia Hill (PDF) are also available.
Check Back For Youth Classes Coming Soon!
In order to make sure that arts education opportunities are available to as many people as possible, Great River Arts offers scholarships based on need. To apply for a scholarship for you or your child, please fill out our application.Save money on classes by becoming a member today!
Thank you to Five Wings Arts Council, Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Clean Land Water Land and Legacy Amendment for their support.
"These activities are made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota, through a general operating grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund."
"These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund."
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