Classes in the Arts

Register for these programs: by phone (507-664-3700), in person at FiftyNorth, or by clicking on the title of the class
Please pre-register and check-in for all classes no matter your membership levels. It is also important to check-in at the front desk when you arrive for your class.  We use attendance data for grant applications, insurance reimbursement, space planning and determining whether or not to cancel a class.
Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of classes for those who find the cost a financial hardship

Japanese Calligraphy

Wednesday, May 21
1:00-2:30pm
Japanese calligraphy is the fine art of writing.  Traditionally, it uses a brush and charcoal ink.
Join us to learn the art of calligraphy to connect the body and mind.
Instructor: Sayaka Yamazaki
Capacity: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Cost: $35 Nonmember, $20 Member
Space: Room 102
Registration deadline: May 14
Sayaka Yamazaki Bio:
Sayaka Yamazaki was born and grew up in Tokyo, Japan. She graduated from a University in Japan and earned another bachelor degree in the United States. Her grandmother taught her how to make origami at the age of four and she taught her children the art of origami at home. The ancient practice of paper folding has been passed down through generations.
Sayaka learned calligraphy in elementary school in Japan and brought the calligraphy set from Japan to share Japanese art and writing.
She has taught Japanese language, art, culture, and more at Concordia Language Camp, Japanese school, charter and public schools, community centers, and in an assisted living care center. She also taught private Japanese classes, piano lessons and cooking classes at the Community Education Center.
Sayaka is looking forward to sharing her experiences about the beauty of Japan.

Japanese Origami

Wednesday, May 28
1:00-2:30pm
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Create almost anything, animals, flowers, birds, and more.  Join us to learn a fun way to exercise your fingers and your mind.
Instructor: Sayaka Yamazaki
Capacity: Minimum 3, Maximum 7
Cost: $35 Nonmember, $20 Member
Space: Room 102
Registration deadline: May 21

Learning Basic Watercolor Techniques Through Card Making

Tuesday & Wednesday, June 24 & 25
1:00-5:00pm

With the price of greeting cards continually increasing, now’s the time to jump on board and start making your own!  You can design and create cards that express exactly what you want to say in a one-of-a kind way.  In this workshop, you’ll learn basic watercolor techniques that will enable you to do just that!  All are welcome, whether you are a beginner or have previous watercolor experience.
Through multiple demonstrations, I’ll guide you through the painting techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, spattering, and lifting off. You’ll have lots of practice time as I “work the room” giving suggestions and one-on-one guidance.  This will be followed by step-by-step demos using these techniques to create various card designs.  Blank cards and envelopes will be provided and time will be spent on assembling the final creations!!
All materials will be provided.
(2 sessions)

Instructor: Kathy Miller
Capacity: Minimum 5, Maximum 15
Cost: $88 Nonmbr, $73 Mbr
Space: Room 105
Registration deadline: June 20

Imagine, Create and Paint – Acrylic Painting

Tuesday, July 15
1:00-4:00pm

Come and join the fun as we paint in the style of Bernard Buffet (1928 – 1999) a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor. Prior to class you will read a brief bio and view images of paintings by Bernard Buffet. In class you will imagine, create and paint a portrait in your own “painterly style” on a 12 x 12 canvas using acrylic paint. Experiment with colors, light, and spontaneous, expressive brushstrokes as you create texture and movement in your painting. Artwork will be displayed at FiftyNorth following the class.

Instructor: Marty Amundson
Capacity: Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15
Cost: $53 Nonmember, $38 Member
Space: Room 105
Registration deadline: July 8