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
Thursday, May 21
1:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Marty Amundson
Capacity: 4 minimum, 12 maximum
Cost: $40 nonmember, $34 member, $10 Platinum
Space: Room 105
Registration deadline: May 14
Join the fun as you create original greeting cards to send to friends and family. This class focuses on basic watercolor techniques, composition, value and color selection. You will design and create up to five original greeting cards size 5 x 7 to share with others. Learn techniques including: wet on wet, wet on dry, color saturation and the importance of water control as your brush glides across the paper. Bring a favorite photo reference or two to guide your work. All materials will be provided. If you prefer your own watercolor brushes and paints, you may bring them to class.
Tuesday & Thursday, June 9 & 11
1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: Pat Jorstad
Capacity: 4 minimum, 12 maximum
Cost: $40 nonmember, $34 member, $10 platinum
Space: Room 105
Learn how to make small whimsical adorned bowls using air-dry clay, beads and charms. The first session we’ll fashion the bowls and beads. The following session we’ll paint and decorate the bowls. These fun little pieces can be used for storing small treasures. Or use to hold a flameless candle.
ITEMS STUDENTS SHOULD BRING:
First session:
Molds – We want a lot of these so each person can make multiple bowls. Good choices = small saucers and bowls, shot glasses, custard dishes, glasses or cylindrical containers with straight sides or sloping outward. Cool whip containers work too.
Second session:
Beads or charms – There will be a selection available unless you prefer to bring ones you have.
*All other materials are provided.
Tuesday, June 16
1:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Marty Amundson
Capacity: 4 minimum, 12 maximum
*In the event we don’t meet minimum capacity the class may be cancelled.
Cost: $40 nonmember, $34 member, $10 platinum
Space: Room 105
Registration deadline: June 9
Come and learn about Henri Matisse who was considered one of the greatest colorists of the 20th century. We will paint pure, bright colors with expressive brushstrokes to express your emotions. Bring photo references of people and places or work from your imagination to create a vivid painting that speaks to you. Using acrylic paints, you will complete an 11 x 14 work on canvas. All materials are provided. If you prefer to bring your brushes and paints, you are welcome to do so.
Tuesday, September 15
1:00-3:00pm
Capacity: 4 minimum, 12 maximum
Space: Room 103
Cost: $30 nonmember, $26 member, $10 platinum
Registration deadline: September 8
Curious about the age-old art of paper quilling? Learn how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful art. Paper quilling involves paper strips that are rolled, curled, pinched, and manipulated in other ways to create designs. In this class your instructor will introduce you to the techniques and you will go home with one or more small note cards/gift tags.
Instructor: Karla Kuisle
