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CLASS CATALOG

SPRING 2017MARCH - MAY

FORD FAMILY GALLERY EXHIBITSGALLERY HOURS:Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM-8:30 PMSaturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Call 651.407.0597 for additional hours

Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition 2017SHOW DATES: March 20-April 20, 2017RECEPTION: Thursday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 PM

High School Visual Arts Contest SHOW DATES: May 1-19, 2017SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 10DROP OFF: April 22, 24 & 25RECEPTION: Tuesday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 PMPICK UP: May 20, 22 & 23

SAVE THE DATE!2017 WriteNow! Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 4, 2017White Bear Center for the Arts sponsors this annual writing contest for 9th to 12th grade students in the White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Forest Lake, and Stillwater school districts. The 2017 award winners will be honored and will read their work at the awards ceremony on Thursday, May 4, from 7:00-9:00 PM, at White Bear Center for the Arts. The public is invited to attend. Heart 4 Art 2017 Thursday, May 11, 2017Save the date for our most important fundraiser of the year.Join us at Vadnais Heights Commons on Thursday, May 11, to celebrate WBCA. Guests must register at 651.407.0597. Check the back cover of this catalog, visit www.WhiteBearArts.org, or email [email protected] for more information. Table hosts needed! Contact Lori.

COVER: Dan Mackerman

BOARD of DIRECTORSCHAIRNor Olson

VICE CHAIRMark Shavlik

TREASURERSteve Wolgamot

SECRETARYAlan Kantrud

MEMBERSRobert BrittainDonna BruhlKathy CurranKim FordCindy IhlenfeldKaren KeppleAlex LegerosSara NephewKarl SevigBon SommervilleMalia Yang-Xiong

EMERITUS DIRECTORSSue AhlcronaPatricia BergerRobert CuerdenMary GoveRoberta JohnsonMary LevinsKraig Thayer Rasmussen

STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTORSuzi Hudson

PROGRAM DIRECTORDanielle Cézanne

EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP COORDINATORLori Swanson

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORAndrew Vollbrecht

PROGRAM ASSISTANTAnne Dillon

RECEPTIONIST & OFFICE ASSISTANTRachel Kilgore

RECEPTIONISTCindy Burroughs

OFFICE & STUDIO ASSISTANT Deanna Lorinser

BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGERDave Borglund

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTMark Greene

TEACHING ARTISTKyle Frederickson

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Mission of White Bear Center for the Arts:To provide a gateway to diverse arts experiences.

• Educating new and established artists •• Cultivating the understanding of art in its many forms •

• Celebrating the joys of art •

INSIDE2 VISITING ARTISTS

3 LECTURES & EVENTS

5 FIELD TRIPS

5 COMING THIS SUMMER

6 ARTIST DEVLELOPMENT

7 BASKETRY

7 CALLIGRAPHY

8 CLAY

11 COOKING

12 DRAWING

15 FAMILY/KIDS/TEENS

17 FIBER

19 FLOWER ARRANGING

19 GLASS

20 JEWELRY

21 LABYRINTH

21 LANGUAGE

22 MOVEMENT

23 PAINTING - ACRYLIC

25 PAINTING - ALL MEDIUMS

26 PAINTING - ENCAUSTIC

26 PAINTING - OIL

29 PAINTING - PASTELS

30 PAINTING - WATERCOLOR

33 PHOTOGRAPHY

34 STONE

34 WOOD

35 WRITING & READING

36 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

37 MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATION

Dear Friends,

Ten years ago, I was fortunate to go to Paris with my mom.

While our week included breathtaking art and world renowned

museums, we still agree the highlight was a quiet afternoon

having tea with George Whitman, owner of the historic

bookstore Shakespeare and Company. The shop, originally

opened by Sylvia Beach in 1919, soon became a haunt for

artists such as James Joyce, Ernest Hemmingway, Gertrude

Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many other literary icons. In

1941, it was forced to close by Nazi soldiers. It was eventually

reopened by Mr. Whitman in the late 1950’s. On its well-worn

steps are painted three simple words: “Live for Humanity.” George was well known for his

support of down-and-out artists, providing typewriters and sleeping pads in the nooks and

crannies among the books where artists could write and sleep in exchange for a few hours

of work. He claimed the shop was really a utopian society masquerading as a bookstore.

Today, I am grateful to be part of an organization like White Bear Center for the Arts that

stands behind the importance of a safe and inclusive community, built on genuine respect for

the creative, social, and cultural spirit of each individual. While WBCA may not yet be Utopia

(or providing places to sleep) we see how people forge new relationships when they feel safe

and supported, encouraged by the creative spirit of another. Little by little, one by one, art

transforms us. Stories expose our humanity. It’s what a friend calls the drip method: a series

of small actions that over time create great change. It’s not a singular effort that creates

a safe, inclusive community; it’s a collective.

This spring WBCA hosts several free art experiences, sharing stories and art that highlight

our diversity. In partnership with Center for Hmong Arts and Talent we’re offering a series of

films by Hmong filmmakers. North Starz Children’s Theater will perform: “I Never Saw Another

Butterfly,” the heartbreaking and hope-filled story of Jewish children interned in Terezin

concentration camp during World War II. In April, we welcome the return of Minneapolis

Guitar Quartet, and in May, WBCA shines the spotlight on young adults through their visual

art and writing.

AND! We’re offering over 200 classes that will blow your mind. Just look inside.

So, I hope you’ll join us. Utopia needs you.

-Suzi Hudson, Executive Director

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Abbott Paint & Carpet • Artists’ Choice, Inc. • Auto Glass Express

B&G Products Company • The Bacchus-Ecklin Group, Edina Realty Bill Weigel Signs • BLICK art materials • Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP • Bremer Bank

Cotroneo’s Wine and Spirits • Crocus Hill Studio • Crowley, White, Helmer & Sevig, Inc. Cup and Cone • Ekblad, Pardee & Bewell Inc. • GDO Law • H.A. Kantrud, P.A.

Hagstrom Builder • Heraeus Medical Components • High Point Creative Jan Johnson – State Farm Agent • Kathy & Lisa Madore, Edina Realty • Kline Autoworld

Kowalski’s Market • Lakeshore Family Dentistry • Luther White Bear Acura Subaru MidWestOne Bank • NewStudio Architecture • Orchard Dental Group • Revive Salon

Trade Press, Inc. • Washington Square Bar and Grill • Wet Paint White Bear Eye Clinic • White Bear Glass • White Bear Smiles

Suzi Hudson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

VISITING ARTISTSAndrea MartinWouterina De Raad

Concrete Sculpture Workshop Wouterina De Raad Learn to make a concrete statue in this 2-day workshop. Wouterina will teach her own techniques, not offered in books or schools. During the first day of this workshop, we will make a multi-layered metal form, which will be cemented on the following day. You will learn how to cut and shape metal lath and when and how to use reinforcements. There will be a demonstration on various cementing techniques, discussions on cement formulas, and what pigments to use for coloring cement. Wouterina has a technique to create concrete environments without any welding. With this knowledge you can create benches in any shape you like, that can seat as many people as you want, as well as outdoor adobe style fireplaces, fences and arches that light up, life size sculptures, bird baths, planters, and smaller objects. All materials and tools are provided.Bring from home: garden gloves with a thin Nitrile palm (Atlas gloves are Wouterina’s recommendation), a dust mask or scarf, safety glasses, and a lunch. Please also bring a board to carry your sculpture home on and a sheet of plastic to wrap your sculpture in.

CLASS ID: 4M01Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, March 25 & 26, Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM Open Studio Time: Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $250 Member/$313 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $35 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

Mosaic Workshop Wouterina De Raad Learn the basic skills of mosaic tiling. Learn how to cut and break glass and ceramic tile, and what materials and adhesives to use for subzero climates. There will be a grouting demonstration and discussions on cement formulas and how to use pigments and texture a cement surface. You provide the object or sculpture to be decorated. All other materials and tools are provided.Bring from home: An object or sculpture to decorate, garden gloves with a thin Nitrile palm (Atlas gloves are Wouterina’s recommendation), a dust mask or scarf, safety glasses, and a lunch. You may prefer to bring your own tiling materials to suit your taste and your project. Be sure to bring non-permeable materials if your object will be outside in a sub-zero climate.

CLASS ID: 4M02Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, April 8 & 9, Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM Open Studio Time: Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $175 Member/$219 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

Cut Paper Art: Papercutting for Beginners Andrea MartinIf you have ever wanted to create beautiful designs out of paper, this class is for you! Papercutting is a unique art form practiced by artists all over the world and has evolved into a wide range of different cultural styles. In this class, you will learn to create basic designs, which will then be cut out of paper using only the simple tools of the papercutter - a pair of scissors and/or a craft knife. These designs will be applied to a variety of projects. Andrea will provide templates that you can use, or you can create your own designs. No previous papercutting or drawing experience needed.Bring from home: Scissors, photocopies or magazines clippings of images or photographs that you want to adapt to papercutting, pencils and eraser, and a metal ruler. All other materials will be provided; most of which you get to take home!

CLASS ID: 4N03Date/Time: Saturday, April 8, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $57 Member/$72 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $18 payable to instructorAge/level: Adults, Teens 15+, Beginner and Beyond

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Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate.

Minneapolis Guitar QuartetMinneapolis Guitar QuartetWith imagination, artistry, and musical mastery, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet has made its case as “one of the major guitar ensembles in the world” (Soundboard Magazine) since its formation in 1986. This program will include a wide variety of music from Bach to Jazz pianist Hiromi to Prince. Also featured will be California composer Ian Krouse’s new work “StarWaves”, composed for the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet and based on a song by 1970s British rock/pop musician Nick Drake.

CLASS ID: 9M01Date/Time: Friday, April 28, 7:00-8:30 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge: Adults & Teens

I Never Saw Another Butterfly Nothern Starz Children’s Theatre CompanyOver 15,000 Jewish children passed through Terezin concentration camp, and only about a hundred were still alive when it was liberated at the end of the war. These few then went back to the scattered pieces of their lives, their homes and families. Raja Englanderova lived through it all at Terezin; teaching the children when there was nothing to teach with, helping to give them hope when there was little reason for hope. This play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, is her story. It is history as much as any play can be history, showing the best and the worst of which the human heart is capable.

CLASS ID: 5M02Date/Time: Friday, March 10, 7:00-8:30 PM

CLASS ID: 5M03Date/Time: Saturday, March 11, 2:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 5M04Date/Time: Saturday, March 11, 7:00-8:30 PM

Tuition: FREE with registration Age: All Ages 9+

Hmong Filmmaker SeriesSteve Y. Thao, Executive Director of CHATWBCA is excited to partner with the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT) to present this series of films by Hmong filmmakers, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. These evenings will include appetizers prior to each film and a discussion afterwards. All films are in Hmong, two with English subtitles (see below).

Choua Thao’s film Nkauj Noog Txoj Kev Hlub tells a tragic love story between a man and a woman who live in two very different worlds. CLASS ID: 5N05 Date/Time: Saturday, February 18, 4:00-7:00 PM

Bryan Vue’s film Journey to the Fallen Skies is about a young Hmong-American man who travels back to Thailand to find redemption and pay tribute to his late father. English subtitles. CLASS ID: 5N06 Date/Time: Saturday, February 25, 4:00-7:00 PM

Kang Vang’s 1985 is a coming-of-age story that follows four friends in the summer of 1985 who venture out on a perilous journey to find a mythical dragon dwelling in a mysterious and forgotten lake somewhere in the great wilderness of… Minnesota? English subtitles. CLASS ID: 5N07 Date/Time: Saturday, March 4, 4:00-7:00 PM

Choua Xiong’s film The Crush is a comedy/horror film about two people who have a crush on each other trying to express their feelings and the crazy things that happen to them during their journey. CLASS ID: 5N08 Date/Time: Saturday, March 18, 4:00-7:00 PM

Moua Lee’s Paj Nyiag Txoj Hmoo is a film about faith and delves into gender inequities in the Hmong community. It tells the struggle of a young woman who suffers through life after her mother dies and her father marries a second wife and abandons her. CLASS ID: 5N09 Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 4:00-7:00 PM

Lee Xiong is a self-taught filmmaker. Her film Hlub Ti Ntuj Ntxub Ti Txha is set in Thailand and examines the complex dynamics of Hmong lives in the old country. CLASS ID: 5N10 Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 4:00-7:00 PM

The final session in the series will include several short films by local Twin Cities Hmong filmmakers. CLASS ID: 5N11 Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 4:00-7:00 PM

Tuition: FREE with registration Age: All Ages (with Parental Guidance)

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F. Scott Fitzgerald & White Bear Lake’s Literary LegacyMary Jane LaVigneJoin us for an in depth look at the legendary author’s White Bear Lake stories. We’ll examine the literary mechanics that turned the particulars of our suburban town into mythical Black Bear Lake. Writers, readers, and local history buffs are certain to find something that tickles them in this lively discussion.

CLASS ID: 5N13Date/Time: Monday, May 15, 7:00-9:00 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

•••The Art of Cut PaperAndrea MartinThis presentation will explore the art of papercutting - its history, techniques, and styles. From its origins in China shortly after the invention of paper, papercutting spread to the rest of the world along with the craft of papermaking. Each culture developed its own style and technique for the art so that today we have an amazing array of very different artistic approaches to what is basically a very simple technique. Andrea will also discuss current styles and techniques, and present examples of current papercut art from a variety of well-known artists.

CLASS ID: 5N01Date/Time: Tuesday, April 4, 7:00-8:30 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge: All Ages 12+

Am Now Writer: Public ReadingMary Jane LaVigne Join us for a public reading for writers of poetry, fiction, non- fiction, and more. Sign up to share your short essay, a few poems, fan- fiction, flash- fiction, or your novel in progress; anything you can present in 5 minutes or less. Or, just come to listen! “Am now writer” wrote F. Scott Fitzgerald on his army discharge form, though he’d not yet sold a story. Whether writing is your avocation or vocation, it is our hope that this public reading helps you to claim this title for yourself. Reader registration required prior to the event.

CLASS ID: 5N14Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

•••Public Art: Shaping the Form and Experience of the Public SphereChristine Podas Larson Follow the trajectory of contemporary public art practice, focusing on Saint Paul as a laboratory for artist exploration of civic values and social conditions, and as a forum for creative expression, intervention, and action. The course will encompass public sculpture, the role of artists in shaping urban landscapes, and socially engaged artwork. It will explore the nexus of artistic vision, multi-disciplinary collaboration, non-profit partnership, civic process, and public policy. It will include classroom presentations and discussions.

CLASS ID: 5N39Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 24-May 8, 1:30-3:00 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

Innovative Egg Tempera and a Short History of ColorJulie JaoVisual artist, storyteller and performance artist Julie JAO presents a free live demo on her innovative Egg Tempera technique. Layering washes of paint instead of using the traditional dry brush method creates an opportunity to explore these breathtakingly beautiful pigments in a contemporary way. Julie JAO weaves anecdotes from the history of color with her personal experiences of making paint into a highly entertaining, thought provoking, and informative demonstration that will get you excited about trying new things in whatever medium you explore.

CLASS ID: 5N12Date/Time: Thursday, April 13, 7:00-8:30 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

Julie JAO is a fiscal year 2016 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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WBCA is for EveryonePlease notify the office if you have any special requirements.


Northrop Ballet Field Trip: La Belle et la Bête Malandain Ballet BiarritzJoin a group from WBCA to see La Belle et la Bête at Northrop for a reduced rate! Meet at Northrop or notify WBCA if you are interested in setting up a carpool. Based in the Basque coastal resort town of Biarritz in Southern France, Artistic Director Thierry Malandain has developed a very personal approach to dance that is rooted in classical ballet with a contemporary, full-bodied style. His company of 22 gorgeous dancers makes their Minnesota debut with an ethereal vision of Beauty and the Beast—unlike any other you have seen before. Revealing the humanity at the core of this well-known fairy tale, Malandain says, “I am searching for a dance that not only leaves traces of pleasure, but also revives the essence of the sacred as an answer to the difficulty of being.” With ingenious stagecraft, elegant costumes, and a romantic score drawn from Tchaikovsky’s symphonies, this unique, 70-minute version sweeps us toward an uplifting finale where goodness and love conquer fear and evil. Please register by February 23.

CLASS ID: 9N02Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 8:00 PMTuition: $50 payable to WBCAAge: Adults Location: Carlson Family Stage at Northrop

Split Rock Studios TourCraig SommervilleSplit Rock Studios is an interpretive museum display firm that maintains a long term relationship with White Bear Center for the Arts. Split Rock will be offering a fascinating behind the scenes tour of a working commercial art studio. Housed in a modern 40,000 square foot facility in Arden Hills, Split Rock Studios employs exhibit designers, graphic designers, muralists, sculptors, and talented wood workers. Current projects in production include large animal sculptures for the Kuwait National Museum, massive hand-painted murals for the Good Earth Native American Center in South Dakota, and various diorama components for the new U of M Bell Museum of Natural History currently under construction in St. Paul. Artists, designers, and other experts will be on hand to answer your questions.

CLASS ID: 5N15Date/Time: Wednesday, March 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge: Adults Location: Split Rock Studios

•• •Visit MIA with an ArtistDan MackermanJoin friends from WBCA for a fun day of art and food! Visit the Minneapolis Institute of Art with artist Dan Mackerman who will talk about brush strokes, color and art history. The group will stay for lunch afterwards to chat about what they saw! Meet at MIA or notify WBCA if you are interested in setting up a carpool.

CLASS ID: 5N16Date/Time: Friday, March 24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PMTuition: $8 Member/$10 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All LevelsLocation: Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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Hmong-Lao Friendship PlayMay Lee-Yang & Saymoukda Duangphouxay VongsayHow did the daughter of a provincial governor and the daughter of a buffalo-riding gangster become BFFs? The Friendship Play is a comedy turned accidental musical about playwrights, foodies, and real-life BFFs May Lee-Yang (a Hmong refugee) and Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay (a Lao refugee). Set to the backdrop of karaoke music and Little House on the Prairie fantasies, Lee-Yang and Vongsay hack their way through stories about refugee life, American pop culture, and empowering their brethren through the Hot Asian Man project.

CLASS ID: 5N17Date/Time: Saturday, June 3, 4:00-6:00 PMTuition: FREE with registrationAge: Adults

COMING THIS SUMMER

Photo credit: Olivier Houeix


Studio Coffee Neil Johnston Come to WBCA for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques, and trends. Free with registration. Stay for open studio and make art.

CLASS ID: 5N18Date/Time: 13 Fridays, March 3-May 26, 9:30-10:30 AMTuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced

•••Create Your Own WebsiteElise d’EntremontLearn the basics of website creation in this one session class. Domain names, hosting, software programs, safety rules, and free services will be explained. Students in the class will be able to create their own website by the end of the session. Bring your iPad, tablet, or laptop.

CLASS ID: 5N22Date/Time: Saturday, April 8, 1:30-3:30 PMTuition: $25 Member/$31 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

•••Open Studio: Artist to ArtistNo InstructorGet to know other artists. Grow in knowledge, support, and community by creating together in any medium. Work on your own project with your own supplies. No instruction will be provided; this is an opportunity for open studio with like-minded artists. Bringing snacks is encouraged. Registration is required to attend this class.

CLASS ID: 2N01Date/Time: 13 Fridays, March 3-May 26, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM

CLASS ID: 2N02Date/Time: 7 Thursdays, March 2-April 20, 6:00-8:30 PMNo class March 23

Tuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced

Private Technology Instruction SessionElise d’EntremontBring your own laptop, netbook, tablets or iPad for a private, customized instruction session one-on-one with a very knowledgeable and patient technology instructor. No geek talk, just straight, everyday language to help you succeed with your technology, software, and business-related technology needs. Here are only a few of the many software programs (PC or Mac) Elise can help you with: QuickBooks, Quicken, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, Photoshop Elements, Google Drive/Docs/Slides/Sheets/Forms/ Calendar, Skype, Creating Websites, Photo Editing, Social Media, Cloud storage, keyboarding (typing), or computer basics. Please inquire for any other software help.

CLASS ID: 5N19Tuition: $99 for 1.5 hours or $129 for 2 hour session

•••Guide to Social Media for ArtistsElise d’Entremont Using Facebook & other social media sites, learn now to promote your work and/or yourself safely and professionally. Learn marketing strategies for your success. Bring your iPad, tablet, or laptop.

CLASS ID: 5N23Date/Time: Wednesday, April 12, 1:30-3:30 PMTuition: $25 Member/$31 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

Painting Birds with Lots of Texture! Karen KnutsonBack for her third summer workshop at WBCA, Karen Knutson loves to introduce students to fun techniques and stretch their imagination into making their paintings semi-abstract. In this workshop we will be making our own stencils using a glue gun. Then we will paint illusionary birds and have fun with color exploration. Another day, we will pour water on a charcoal surface and then incorporating a bird of your choice onto the charcoal surface. Karen will be demonstrating a cardinal, but you can pick your own subject. Collage will be incorporated into an abstract design on the third day, and again, birds will be the subject of this painting, but just the outside shape of the bird. No drawing necessary for this workshop. Get ready to learn so many new textural tricks! Fun to incorporate into any subject for future paintings!* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N00Date/Time: Tuesday-Thursday, August 15-17, 9:00 AM-3:30 PMTuition: $360 Member/$450 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced Watercolor Students

Karen Knutson thoroughly loves teaching watercolor and collage, and teaches workshops nationwide. Her workshops are filled with techniques to make painting fun and easy. Karen is a signature member of Transparent Watercolor Society of America (formerly known as Midwest Watercolor Society), as well as many other watercolor societies. She has won many awards, both locally and nationally.

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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Karen Knutson

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CALLIGRAPHY Pat Barrett

Beginning CalligraphyPat BarrettLearning calligraphy is similar to learning any art form. It involves line, shape, space, texture, color, and movement. In calligraphy there are basic rules and techniques meant to help the learning process. In this class our focus will be on learning the Italic minuscule script (lower case letters). Students should be able to apply these rules and techniques to learning other calligraphic scripts. The focus of the first class will be on learning the basics such as tools, supplies, terms, and any other basic information necessary to start putting pen to paper. The focus of the following two classes will be on learning the structure of each letter within the Italic lower case alphabet, spacing, and a bit on layout, as well as individual guidance and answering questions.Please bring to the first class: Paper and pencil for note taking. The instructor will discuss supplies needed for the following two class sessions.Please note: If former students are interested, the instructor will also offer personal guided practice sessions during these classes.

CLASS ID: 5N24Date/Time: 3 Saturdays, March 25-April 8, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens, Beginner and Beyond

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Fold and WrapTressa SularzCreate a vessel in a shape you would like. Students will experience working with rattan. First you’ll create a simple paper pattern which will set direction. The rattan is pre-woven, speeding up the process and allowing more time to create your design. After the template is made out of paper we will apply it to the rattan, make magical cuts, and fold into the desired shape, allowing each student to wrap intersecting angles forming a lovely vessel. A variety of beads are available to add to the areas being wrapped. Please register at least 1 week in advance for this class.Bring from home: sharp cutters (regular scissors aren’t sharp enough), a pencil, and a bag lunch. The instructor will have a couple cutters to be shared if you do not have any. All other materials will be supplied by instructor.

CLASS ID: 4N04Date/Time: Tuesday, April 4, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $57 Member/$72 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $19 payable to instructor (beads are extra)Age/Level: Adults, All Levels

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CLAYThe Path of Wood Firing: WorkshopJD Jorgenson Experience an extensive wood firing workshop, which includes discussions and considerations for firing wood kilns. Topics to be covered range from glazing and loading to the interactions between fire and form. Teaching artist JD Jorgenson will discuss different styles of wood kilns, wood-fire philosophy, and clay bodies and glazes appropriate for wood firing. White Bear Center for the Arts is excited to continue the partnership with JD Jorgenson and his studio to wood fire in St. Joseph, MN, about an hour and half northwest of White Bear Lake. Students will meet 7 times at White Bear Center for the Arts for discussions and open studio time. Later, they will meet in St. Joseph for 3-4 days to load and fire one of the wood burning kilns to temperatures between cone 6 and cone 10. We will meet one final time to unload the kiln. This workshop is designed for intermediate through advanced handbuilders and wheel-throwers. No wood firing experience necessary. Materials are included. All participants should be onsite for the whole firing process.

CLASS ID: 3N03Date/Time: 7 Tuesdays, March 7- April 18, 6:30-9:00 PM at WBCA, Thursday-Sunday, April 20-23 loading and firing kiln in St. Joseph, Sunday, April 30 unloading kiln in St. JosephTuition: $395 Member/$494 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced

Tuesday Evening ClayZac SpatesCome explore the endless possibilities in clay! Although this course is self-guided, each class will start with a short demonstration or show-and-tell followed by time to work on individual projects: throwing techniques, hand-building, surface decoration and form resolution, etc. Zac will work with students one-on-one to discuss projects and troubleshoot conceptual and construction issues. Over the course of the quarter, you will build your ceramics vocabulary and develop work that is unique to you. All levels are welcome. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N04Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 2-23, 6:30-9:00 PMTuition: $125 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels

Textures and Gestures in ClayPeter JadoonathThis class will focus on altering the shapes and surfaces of wheel thrown pottery. Each class will begin with a short demonstration and a lesson to guide you in discovering new ideas. All skill levels will find value in these techniques. You will be encouraged to make shapes that are simple, subtle, and open to alteration. Glazing skills will focus on creating a harmonious relationship between the pot and the surface. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N05Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 6-27, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

CLASS ID: 3N06Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 3-24, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

CLASS ID: 3N07Date/Time: 4 Mondays, May 1-22, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Tuition: $125 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults and Teens 16+ with basic wheel skills* Sign up for all three classes and save! $365 Member/$440 Non-Member

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Please see the Family/Kids/Teens section

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TopicsJoshua WoofEvery week learn something new with clay. Expand your skill set, and get feedback where needed. Discuss pottery and hand-building techniques. Discuss glazing and design. Understand how ceramic materials work together. This class is centered around individual development, and discussions based on a group interest.

CLASS ID: 3N08Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 7-28, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 3N09Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 4-25, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 3N10Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 2-23, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Tuition: $125 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults & Teens 17+, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save! $365 Member/$440 Non-Member

• ••Clay Open StudioNo InstructorNeed more studio time? This class is open to anyone who is enrolled in other clay classes and wants more work time. It is also open to those with clay experience who want to work independently. A WBCA clay instructor will be available to answer your questions and to help with specific needs. Bring your tools for another fun clay day! Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N11Date/Time: 13 Wednesdays, March 1-May 24, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 3N12Date/Time: 11 Saturdays, March 4-May 20, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM No class April 15

CLASS ID: 3N13Date/Time: 12 Tuesdays, March 7-May 23, 1:00-3:30 PM

Tuition: $25 Member/$31 Non-Member per week, or $90 Member/$114 Non-Member for 4 consecutive weeksAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced

Friday Morning ClayAlexander ChinnEnjoy a morning of clay! Each class begins with a short demonstration followed by working on clay projects: throwing on the wheel, hand-building, tiles, sculptures, etc. All levels are welcome. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N14Date/Time: 5 Fridays, March 3-31, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $154 Member/$185 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 3N15Date/Time: 4 Fridays, April 7-28, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $125 Member/$150 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 3N16Date/Time: 4 Fridays, May 5-26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $125 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save! $394 Member/$475 Non-Member

Build a Simple Drinking VesselAlexander ChinnThis class is for those with little or no clay experience, or anyone wanting to complete a simple project. Using a template, we will slab-build a tumbler or mug, or both if time allows! Decorate your vessel(s) with any or all of the decorating tools available in the studio, including textured rollers, lace, stamps, and carving tools. Then choose from 3 glazes which will be applied by the instructor after bisque firing. Finished pieces will be ready to pick up in about 2 weeks. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N17Date/Time: Friday, March 24, 1:30-4:00 PM

CLASS ID: 3N18Date/Time: Friday, May 19, 1:30-4:00 PM

Tuition: $45 Member/$51 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

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Clay Studio for All Skill LevelsAdama SowSenegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will assist potters with wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques. Demonstrations will cover hand-building and basic wheel-throwing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Work at your own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N19Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, March 2-30, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $154 Member/$185 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 3N20Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 6-27, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $125 Member/$150 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 3N21Date/Time: 2 Thursdays, May 18 & 25, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $67.50 Member/$80 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save! $336.50 Member/$405 Non-Member

Pottery Wheel for All Skill LevelsAdama SowSenegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will teach beginning potters how to control the wheel, and show advanced students how to make a better pot. Demonstrations will cover basic wheel throwing techniques. No clay experience is necessary. Advanced students are welcome. Materials are included.



CLASS ID: 3N24Date/Time: 2 Thursdays, May 18 & 25, 6:15-8:45 PMTuition: $67.50 Member/$80 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save! $336.50 Member/$405 Non-Member

Beginning/ Intermediate ClayBrittany TrushinExplore basic hand building and wheel-throwing skills with this beginner/ intermediate course. Focus on learning to make different shapes using the wheel or hand-building skills like pinching, coiling, and slab building. Use your shapes to create utilitarian pottery or sculptural forms. Bring your ideas for specific forms you’d like to learn to make. Class will offer demonstrations and individualized instruction. No clay experience necessary. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 3N25Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 6-27, 3:00-5:30 PM


CLASS ID: 3N27Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 3-24, 3:00-5:30 PM

CLASS ID: 3N28Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 3-24, 6:00-8:30 PM

CLASS ID: 3N29Date/Time: 4 Mondays, May 1-22, 3:00-5:30 PM


Tuition: $134 Member/$159 Non-Member Age/Level: All Ages 12+, Beginning to Intermediate

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COOKINGPan SaucesPeggy DoranPeggy Doran from Margaux’s Table in downtown White Bear Lake will teach students how to make pan sauces from pan-seared meats and fish for quick at-home restaurant quality dinners. Please bring an apron to class.

CLASS ID: 4N05Date/Time: Tuesday, March 14, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $50 Member/$63 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, 21+, All LevelsLocation: Margaux’s Table

• ••Bread MakingPeggy DoranPeggy Doran from Margaux’s Table in downtown White Bear Lake will teach students how to make a classic slow rise French country loaf of bread as well as a baguette and focaccia from one recipe. Please bring an apron to class.

CLASS ID: 4N06Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $50 Member/$63 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, 21+, All LevelsLocation: Margaux’s Table

Paella ValencianaPeggy DoranThe Paella is the pan used to cook this legendary dish, and Valenciana refers to the region of Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean where it originated. It is typically cooked outdoors in the countryside on a dry wood fire. The Paella must be set at a suitable height to be surrounded by flames during the first part of the cooking, and the fire must be kept burning at the correct strength. Generally, good Paella depends not so much on the quality of the ingredients as on combining all the components in the correct proportions. The five basic elements - oil, water, rice, heat, and cooking receptacle - need be balanced with an almost mathematical precision. The experience and personal touch of whoever is in charge of the cooking are also of utmost importance. The preparation of Paella in the countryside is a ritualistic, festive occasion which can sometimes turn into a gastronomic debate! The relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere is punctuated with jokes and comments on the progress of the food. The experience culminates when the Paella is deemed ready, removed from the fire and carried to the table. Paella Valenciana has Bomba rice, rabbit or pork, green beans, chicken, snails, tomatoes, paprika, and saffron. Peggy’s version of Paella Valenciana will use seafood, pork, chicken, beans, chorizo, and Bomba rice. That’s a mouthful! Bring an apron to class.

CLASS ID: 4N07Date/Time: Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 PMTuition: $60 Member/$75 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, 21+, All LevelsLocation: Margaux’s Table

Build a Portable Brick OvenDavid S. CargoJoin award-winning baker David S. Cargo to learn how to build a portable stacked-brick oven. The oven is built from stacked bricks that are not mortared together and can be moved after the oven is built. Learn how to build a small oven by yourself and go from bare ground to cooking pizza in about 4 hours. Class discussion covers some of the differences between these portable brick ovens and more familiar designs such as Alan Scott ovens, Forno Bravo Pompeii ovens, and cob ovens such as those made popular by Kiko Denzer. The class covers siting the oven, preparing the ground for the oven, and then the practical techniques for construction. Everyone will get a handout with plans for three different sizes of ovens, their bills of materials, and recipes for use with the oven. The oven is built to demonstrate the techniques used, and the plans that show how the ovens go together will be read. While the fire is heating the oven up, David demonstrates how to make dough for pizza, bread, naan, and pita bread. Later in the afternoon, the dough is formed into the proper shapes for baking, and some dough is formed for a loaf of bread. Finally, the pita bread, naan, and pizzas are baked (and eaten) and then the loaf of bread goes into the oven. Bring from home: a lunch for an hour break at noon, plus hat, gloves, note-taking materials and sturdy shoes (in case of falling bricks).

CLASS ID: 4N08Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PMTuition: $75 Member/$94 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

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Drawing the Charcoal PortraitSuzann BeckThis course teaches a specific charcoal technique to complete a formal portrait. The first part of the course features a demonstration followed by at least 3 hours for hands-on student work from a live model. Drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at noon, please bring a lunch. Model fee included.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N04Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels

How to Draw FacesSuzann BeckThis workshop for beginning as well as advanced artists will emphasize placing and drawing the features of the face accurately. You’ll learn to analyze light and shadow, create a light effect, how to map the features of the face, and how to avoid common errors in portrait drawing. The class will consist of demos covering the principles of drawing a face and hands-on experience drawing from sculptor’s casts and a live model. Drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at noon, please bring a lunch. Model fee included.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N05Date/Time: Tuesday, May 23, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels

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A Sketchy Approach to Understanding PerspectiveJames NuttPerspective is a challenge for everyone and has a steep learning curve, but with enough understanding and practice it becomes intuitive and even fun. As an architect and an artist, James is in a position to help other artists create work that “feels right” (or at least closer to right). This class series is intended to be a fun and intuitive way to get “close enough” with your sketching to feel right while still keeping things loose. Each class will start with an overview of perspective basics but then dive separately into 1, 2, and 3 point perspective. Using rubber bands and string, you will learn to construct the various perspectives, finding vanishing points, finding centers, rough measuring, placing people, etc. Line quality, line weight, and creating depth will also be discussed in each class. You are encouraged to take all three classes, but any can be taken if you feel comfortable with the overall basics of perspective.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

ONE POINT PERSPECTIVECLASS ID: 2N06Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 2-23, 3:00-5:00 PM

TWO POINT PERSPECTIVECLASS ID: 2N07Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 30-April 20, 3:00-5:00 PMPrerequisite: Single Point Perspective or prior understanding of perspective fundamentals

THREE POINT PERSPECTIVECLASS ID: 2N08Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 27-May 25, 3:00-5:00 PMNo class May 11Prerequisite: Single Point Perspective or prior understanding of perspective fundamentals

Tuition: $94 Member/$119 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save! $272 Member/$347 Non-Member

Pen & Ink Drawing Doug GarderDo you like fine line work, like Albrecht Durer’s engravings or Rembrandt’s etchings? Explore the nuances of drawing with a variety of steel pen nibs on white paper to create graphically concise images, using stippling & cross-hatching to build your tonal variations. Perhaps add a light wash of watercolor afterwards to perk things up! Bring in some landscape or lizard photos to work from and see what you can do. Many demonstrations will be offered. Bring from home: a Speedball pen & ink set with a variety of nibs, black India waterproof ink, white drawing paper, and plenty of patience!

CLASS ID: 2N09Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 8-29, 1:00-4:00 PMTuition: $114 Member/$144 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 2N10Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, April 26-May 24, 1:00-4:00 PMTuition: $142.50 Member/$180 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond

Learning to DrawDoug GarderBeginning with simple geometric forms and maturing to more complex forms, such as the human figure and linear perspective, learn how to see and feel what you are drawing in a variety of drawing media, such as charcoal, graphite, black India ink, black & white conte chalk, and even pastels on various kinds of paper. You will study such basic drawing concepts as contour line, cross contour, negative space, gesture, value (cross-hatch, ink and wash, chiaroscuro), and one- and two-point linear perspective. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N11Date/Time: 4 Fridays, March 10-31, 1:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 2N12Date/Time: 4 Fridays, April 28-May 19, 1:00-3:30 PM

Tuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond

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Drawing from the Paper UpJulie EricksonThis class is for those who have a desire to draw but have had little or no prior drawing instruction, as well as those who have held back from signing up for beginning drawing classes, fearing it may be assumed that the ‘basics’ are already known. This is a true introductory drawing class, and it will be assumed that you have not had much, if any, prior drawing instruction. The atmosphere will be light and fun and no ‘natural ability’ is required, so come and discover the joys of drawing. After completing this class, you will have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to draw on your own and sign up for other drawing classes. We will learn the differences in and uses of various pencils, pencil strokes, papers, erasers, shading and measuring tools, how to lay out a drawing, as well as some bonus advanced tips and techniques. Drawing will be done from photos provided by the instructor.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N13Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 7-28, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $76 Member/$96 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner

•••Beyond Drawing from the Paper UpJulie EricksonThis class is for students who have completed a beginning drawing class (Drawing from the Paper Up, or other) and want to continue developing their drawing skills. Students will be guided in more advanced techniques and problem-solving skills while drawing from either their own source photos or ones provided by the instructor. Bring your own drawing supplies - you will receive suggestions for additional supplies to round out your collection!

CLASS ID: 2N14Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 4-25, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $76 Member/$96 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Mixed Media DrawingSusan Hartzell VannelliHave fun learning the key elements of drawing or improving your drawing skills in order to make better paintings. We will learn about the papers and basic tools used, and create a beautiful painting using pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen & ink, and more. No experience necessary!

CLASS ID: 2N16Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 2-23, 9:30-11:45 AMTuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $15 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

•••Drawing CooperativeVarious ArtistsExplore different subjects with various artists while learning new drawing techniques. Work independently or increase your understanding of a subject introduced by the facilitator. All levels and mediums are welcome.

CLASS ID: 2N17Date/Time: Thursday, March 23, 7:00-9:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N18Date/Time: Thursday, April 27, 7:00-9:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N19Date/Time: Thursday, May 25, 7:00-9:00 PM

Tuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

Portrait DrawingJulie EricksonCapturing the emotion, expression, and/or personality of someone is the biggest challenge and biggest reward of portrait drawing. We will learn to draw individual facial features, then will lay out and complete a full portrait from start to finish. Drawing will be done from photos provided by the instructor.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N15Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 2-23, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $76 Member/$96 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

•••Exploring Zentangle Inspired Art with Alphabet ShapesSue SwansonTangling and doodling is a meditative drawing method that uses simple repetitive strokes to build patterns that are combined to make a small work of art. Anyone who can draw a straight line and a curve can learn to tangle. The process is very easy, relaxing and fun. We will use alphabet stencils to create a decorated letter. Come and be surprised and delighted by the designs you create!

CLASS ID: 2N20Date/Time: Thursday, April 6, 6:30-8:30 PMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-Member Material Fee: $7.50 payable to instructorAge/Level: All Ages 8+, Under 12 with an Adult, Beginner

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All Ages Clay ClassAdama SowThis all-ages class with teaching artist Adama Sow is the perfect class for kids, teens, and adults, or for parents to take with their children! Demonstrations will cover basic wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and glazing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Work at your own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials are included.



CLASS ID: 7N03Date/Time: 2 Thursdays, May 18 & 25, 4:00-6:00 PMTuition: $58 Member/$68 Non-Member

Age/Level: All ages 6+, must be 9+ to use wheel, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult* Sign up for all three classes and save! $284 Member/$339 Non-Member

Useful PotsMargie JonesFun for the whole family! Construct original containers while building with slabs and exploring textures. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 7N04Date/Time: Saturday, March 18, 1:00-3:00 PMTuition: $24 Member/$29 Non-Member Age: All Ages 8+

•• •Toad AbodesMargie JonesWelcome spring by designing your own clay house for toads. Hand building techniques will be used. Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 7N05Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 1:00-2:30 PMTuition: $19 Member/$23 Non-Member Age: All Ages 5+

Early BirdsMargie JonesBuild a unique nest of clay for a bird friend, using hand building techniques. This is a class that the whole family can enjoy together! Materials are included.

CLASS ID: 7N06Date/Time: Saturday, May 20, 1:00-2:30 PMTuition: $19 Member/$23 Non-Member Age: All Ages 5+

•••Postcard Flash Fiction Tracy MaurerLet your creativity wander to faraway places to help you write fun short-short stories. Using actual postcards from around the world for inspiration, you’ll write flash fiction that combines all the usual literature elements—setting, plot, and character—in less than 500 words. We’ll talk about what makes a story and how to give it flair without a lot of fluff. Where will your writing go? CLASS ID: 7N07Date/Time: Monday, May 22, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberAge/level: All Ages 8+, All Levels


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Tweens and Teens Flower CakesGinnie Peterson & Therese SexeNo baking required! Ginnie Peterson and Therese Sexe from Crocus Hill Studio will teach you how to make a beautiful cake out of colorful flowers for yourself or for Mother’s Day!

CLASS ID: 7N08Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 10:00-11:00 AMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $35 payable to instructorAge/Level: Teens & Tweens, All Levels

•••Duct Tape & Fabric Drawstring Bag Erika ArndtYou can add your personal touches to this trendy and durable backpack. Design your bag by selecting fabric, adding colorful duct tape, and finishing with a drawstring cord. Customize with any number of pockets.

CLASS ID: 7N09Date/Time: Sunday, March 5, 1:30-3:30 PMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $6.50 payable to instructor Age: All Ages 8+

Make Your Own Stuffed MonsterErika ArndtYour monster will be drawn, cut from cloth, sewn, stuffed, and embellished with fine details.

CLASS ID: 7N10Date/Time: Sunday, March 26, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $4 payable to instructorAge: All Ages 6+

•••Duct Tape Flower BouquetErika ArndtExplore the wide world of duct tape as you learn techniques for different flower styles.

CLASS ID: 7N11Date/Time: Sunday, April 9, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $4 payable to instructorAge: All Ages 6+

Introduction to Polymer ClayErika ArndtUse eye-popping colors of this amazing material to create your own clay sculpture, clay-covered pen and votive.

CLASS ID: 7N12Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5 payable to instructorAge: All Ages 6+


FIBERNuno Felted Scarf for Spring Leslie GranbeckEmbellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers and create a beautiful accessory for spring. Choose your color palette of beautifully dyed fibers and then create any design from floral to geometric to abstract. Without knitting or sewing, you’ll create a supple scarf using a little soapy water and a unique felting technique. $25 material fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to the instructor. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron, bag lunch.

CLASS ID: 4N09Date/Time: Sunday, April 9, 12:30-5:00 PMTuition: $43 Member/$54 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $25 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

Felted Vases, Vessels, and Bowls Leslie GranbeckLearn the fascinating art of seamless 3-D wet felting! Using wool and a variety of natural fibers, felt a small vessel to hold trinkets, chocolates, or to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose bright or natural colors, then “sculpt” your vessel into any shape from organic to contemporary. You can even make it reversible. $20 material fee, payable to instructor, includes all fibers and supplies. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, an old bath towel, sharp scissors, and plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron, bag lunch.

CLASS ID: 4N10Date/Time: Monday, March 27, 10:00 AM-2:30 PMTuition: $43 Member/$54 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

Creative Surfaces in Felt Leslie GranbeckExplore a variety of creative surface treatments while making a felted wall hanging or table runner. Learn to add texture, color, and depth to felt using inlays, resists, fine fabrics, and more. Create fissures, craters, and other innovative surface designs. Some wet felting experience helpful. $25 material fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to the instructor. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, sharp scissors, and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron and a bag lunch.

CLASS ID: 4N11Date/Time: Saturday, March 11, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $57 Member/$72 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $25 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner and Beyond

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Learn to Weave: “Windows to the Soul” ScarfJeanne MolamphyWeave an elegant and airy scarf in a fraction of the time it takes to knit or crochet. This is a very easy piece for beginners using a Cricket Rigid Heddle loom and pick-up stick. Bring from home: 1 skein (180 yards) of soft fluffy Boucle Yarn (example: Lion Brand Soft Spun), and a lunch.

CLASS ID: 4N12Date/Time: Wednesday, March 8, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

CLASS ID: 4N13Date/Time: Saturday, May 20, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $57 Member/$72 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 payable to instructor (no checks please)Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, Beginner and Beyond

SAORI Weaving with “Bloom” The Ladies of “Bloom” This class is an especially unique and special opportunity to learn SAORI weaving from the 8 ladies who make up “Bloom.” While these ladies happen to have developmental disabilities they have already had two nearly sold out shows at Homewood Studios in Minneapolis as well as gaining teaching experience through workshops held during their shows. Now, “Bloom” has made their home within the White Bear Center for the Arts community. Be ready to open your mind to the beauty of imperfection within SAORI weaving and a new way of being taught.SAORI is very different from traditional weaving, placing more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skills or the regularity of the woven cloth. This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique. SAORI weaving celebrates the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity and does not try to imitate machine-made products. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths. In this class we will relax, enjoy, explore, and develop positive thinking through weaving. Enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and utilizing the inherent sense of exploration we all possess! The looms will be set up ahead of time, so you can start weaving right away. You can take home whatever length you weave. You are welcome to bring materials from home that you would like to use for your project such as home spun yarn or strips of fabric. Be ready to follow your heart and feel like you are 5 years old again!

CLASS ID: 4N14Date/Time: Friday, March 31, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

CLASS ID: 4N15Date/Time: Wednesday, April 5, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Tuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/level: Adults, All Levels

Beginning Bead EmbroideryRhiannon FiskradatzInterested in creating something more than strung necklaces with your bead collection? Learn to paint with beads using a few basic embroidery stitches and your imagination! Building on a felt foundation, we will create sculptural elements that can stand alone or be incorporated into larger works. The instructor will provide the necessary tools, threading material, and focal elements. WBCA has plenty of Ott lights and a collection of beads. Come and explore this versatile practice!

CLASS ID: 4N16Date/Time: Saturday, March 11, 1:00-4:00 PMTuition: $28.50 Member/$36 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner to Intermediate

•••Intermediate Bead EmbroideryRhiannon FiskradatzBuilding on the skills discovered in the beginning level of this class, students will create a gorgeous bead embroidered pendant. We’ll try a few new stitches, learn about using size and color gradients and create a decorative bezel for our focal elements. The instructor will provide all the necessary tools, threading material & focal elements. Come and paint with beads!

CLASS ID: 4N17Date/Time: Saturday, March 18, 1:00-4:00 PMTuition: $28.50 Member/$36 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Intermediate

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Fused Glass Wave Dip/Candle HolderKim Bakken-Parr & Lee ParrLooking to create a fused glass piece that has multiple uses, this is the class for you. This 6” X 7” multi-height wave design platter can hold your appetizer dip for parties, or a pillar candle. In this class you will learn about glass safety and glass fusing and slumping techniques. You will create your design based on the color and types of glass you want to use. You can select from a variety of colors and forms such as sheet glass, stringer, frit, confetti, and powder. During the creation process you will have the opportunity to use glass saws and grinders. Glass cutting experience is helpful, but not necessary. You will be called to pick up your pieces after kiln firing is complete. All students should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long hair need to be pulled back and put into a binder. All tools are provided, just bring a lunch.

CLASS ID: 4N24Date/Time: Saturday, March 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $66.50 Member/$84 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $45 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

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Flower ArrangingGinnie Peterson & Therese SexeGinnie Peterson and Therese Sexe from Crocus Hill Studio will teach you how to make beautiful floral arrangements in these fun classes. Sign up for 1 or take them all!

SPRING WOODLANDSThink wild, fresh flowers and hope! CLASS ID: 4N18Date/Time: Tuesday, March 7, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $38 Member/$48 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $55 payable to instructor

ART AND FLOWERS Use your floral creativity to interpret a piece in the juried art show. A reception will follow and you will be able to bring your flower masterpiece home.CLASS ID: 4N19Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 1:00-3:00 PMTuition: $38 Member/$48 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $95 payable to instructor

SUCCULENT BOWLS By popular demand! Use local succulents and add some green to your home. CLASS ID: 4N20Date/Time: Wednesday, April 26, 10:00-11:30 AMTuition: $28.50 Member/$36 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $55 payable to instructor

MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUETS A basket of love, make it for yourself or someone you love. CLASS ID: 4N21Date/Time: Thursday, May 4, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $38 Member/$48 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $55 payable to instructor

Age/Level: All Ages 11+, All Levels

Spring Flower SeriesGinnie Peterson & Therese SexeGinnie Peterson and Therese Sexe from Crocus Hill Studio will teach you how to make beautiful floral arrangements in these fun classes. Every week try new techniques. One week will include succulents and living art. CLASS ID: 4N22Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, April 18-May 2, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $114 Member/$144 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $120 payable to instructorAge/Level: All Ages 11+, All Levels

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Fused Glass Sushi/Dessert Square PlatesKim Bakken-Parr & Lee ParrLearn glass fusing and slumping techniques by creating two 4 1/2” square plates. These are great individual serving plates for sushi or dessert. Glass safety and information about the different types of glass and COE will be covered in this class. Select from a variety of colors and forms of glass for your plates. During the creation process you will have the opportunity to use glass saws and grinders. Glass cutting experience is helpful, but not necessary. Long hair needs to be pulled back, and long pants and close-toes shoes are required. After the pieces are fired by the instructors, you will be called to pick them up at the Art Center. Time allowing, you can create more plates for an additional fee.

CLASS ID: 4N25 Date/Time: Sunday, March 19, 10:00 AM-3:00 PMTuition: $57 Member/$72 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $30 payable to instructor (for 2 plates)Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

Beginning Stained GlassKim Bakken-Parr & Lee ParrThis introductory class will give you the opportunity to learn the copper-foil stained glass technique. First you will decide on the pattern of your piece. Pattern sheets are available for your use or you can design your own. Glass is chosen and the pieces are cut using glass cutters, grinders, and saws. Once the pieces are cut and cleaned, you will solder the pieces together and attach copper wire for hanging. If you wish, you can bring a special piece of glass you would like to incorporate into your design. Glass cutting experience is helpful but not necessary. Long hair needs to be pulled back, and long pants and close-toed shoes are required. All tools are provided, just bring a lunch.

CLASS ID: 4N26Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-1:00 PMTuition: $85.50 Member/$108 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $25 payable to instructorsAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels

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Triangle Flat Peyote Stitch BraceletSue SwansonThis colorful, geometric bracelet is made with an off-loom technique called Peyote Stitch. The stitch is versatile and easy to do. The pattern is an excellent introduction to seed bead weaving because the rows are very short and the geometrical patterns are easy to see. We’ll use Japanese Delica cylinder beads to give this bracelet a flat, sleek look.

CLASS ID: 4N27Date/Time: Thursday, March 9, 6:30-8:30 PMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Aduts & Teens, All Levels

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Experience the LabyrinthMary Silvaroli DaulWhether an experienced traveler or new to the way of the labyrinth, come join others on the path for a morning of reflection and renewal. Gather together for a brief introduction to the labyrinth followed by time to walk, reflect, and share at the close of the morning. You may bring a journal to extend and integrate your experience. Discover how each labyrinth journey offers the gift of time and space to rest...release... receive...and return, renewed and refreshed.

CLASS ID: 9N03Date/Time: Wednesday, March 22, 9:30-11:30 AM

CLASS ID: 9N04Date/Time: Wednesday, April 19, 9:30-11:30 AM

CLASS ID: 9N05Date/Time: Wednesday, May 17, 9:30-11:30 AM

Tuition: FREE with registrationAge/Level: All Ages, All Levels

Bienvenue à la Conversation FrançaiseCarolynn JohnsonJoin us for open-ended conversation amongst friends. Whatever your proficiency, we’d love to see you. If you’ve always wanted to be more conversational with your French, here’s your opportunity. Bring a notebook if you wish to take notes.

CLASS ID: 5N25Date/Time: 2 Thursdays, March 2 & 16, 1:00-3:00 PM

CLASS ID: 5N26Date/Time: 2 Thursdays, April 6 & 20, 1:00-3:00 PM

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Basic Dance Steps Scott SkoogLearn the fundamentals for some basic dance steps that will not only help you survive but enjoy weddings and other occasions with dancing. Scott will show you simple leading and following techniques in a way you can understand and help you get the feeling of moving to the music.

BACHATACLASS ID: 9N07Date/Time: Saturday, May 13, 2:00-3:00 PM

RUMBACLASS ID: 9N08Date/Time: Saturday, May 20, 2:00-3:00 PM

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Tai ChiAimee Van OstrandTai Chi is practiced by millions of people in the parks and squares of China. The practice of Tai Chi is a series of silent, fluid seamless slow-motion movements and studies show regular practice supports good health and longevity. It improves circulation, balance, mental focus and sense of wellbeing. It is low impact and can easily be modified to be practiced by those with mobility issues. Aimee Van Ostrand is a Licensed Acupuncturist and owner of Healing Within Acupuncture. No experience or equipment is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. Sign up for a month at a time, or drop in when you can and pay $15 Member/$19 Non-Member per week.

CLASS ID: 9N11Date/Time: 6 Thursdays, March 2-April 6, 3:30-4:30 PM

CLASS ID: 9N12Date/Time: 6 Thursdays, April 13-May 25, 3:30-4:30 PMNo class May 11

Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

••• Introduction to Tai ChiAimee Van OstrandLearn about this beautiful and healthy art form during a free class. Just dress comfortably so you can move, no special outfits required! Aimee will let you know about the health benefits and give you a brief history before she guides you through the Yang Style short form.

CLASS ID: 9N13Date/Time: Tuesday, March 28, 1:30-2:30 PM

CLASS ID: 9N14Date/Time: Wednesday, May 10, 10:00-11:00 AM

Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels

Ballet Barre for All (Seniors Welcome)Jan ChamberlinThis class is designed to allow anyone the chance to experience the benefits and joy of ballet. Most of class we will be at the barre performing basic exercises meant to increase strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility, and balance. For the last few minutes of class we will move to the centre and work on simple ballet combinations. Whether you want to try ballet for the first time, return to class after many years off, learn proper technique to apply at your Pilates Barre class, or want to exercise and need something to hold onto for balance or arm support; this is the class for you! Jan has developed multiple classes to meet the needs for older adults and personally manages lymphedema through regular ballet classes.

CLASS ID: 9N15Date/Time: 8 Thursdays, April 6-May 25, 9:30-10:30 AMTuition: $116 Member/$145 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and BeyondLocation: 4th Street Dance Centre (5350 Hwy 61, Suite #8)

••• Adult Continuing BalletJan ChamberlinJoin ballet and enjoy the physical and esthetic benefits of dance. Through a barre, centre work, and turning and jumping combinations, this class will provide opportunities for exercise, stretching, and toning the body. This is a wonderful class for those who danced when they were younger and those who never stopped.

CLASS ID: 9N16Date/Time: 8 Mondays, April 3-May 22, 7:30-8:30 PMTuition: $116 Member/$145 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Experienced Beginner and BeyondLocation: Armory Gym (2228 4th Street)

Attire for dance classes: Any traditional dance or exercise wear that is comfortable and allows the instructor to see the proper placement of the dancer’s body. Appropriate dance shoes optional or bare feet.

Please see the Field Trips section on page 5

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Acrylic Painting ExplorationsDoug GarderAcrylics are versatile, and you can make them behave like oil paints! Learn how to use gloss and gel mediums to enliven and propel the acrylics into thick and thin layers across the surface of your painting support, whether it be a canvas or on paper. The nice thing is that you can’t make a mistake, because acrylics dry so fast and you can repaint your surface quickly. A variety of subjects, including landscapes, portraits, still-life, and non-objective approaches can be explored. As far as color choices go, you can juxtapose warm against cool, intense and achromatic, and learn how to mix your complements to achieve a wide range of hues, just like the Impressionists did in the 1800’s!* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.



Tuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond

Introduction to Still Lifes in Acrylic & OilThomas E. StewartThe instructor will offer a straightforward approach to painting “what you see”. Students will learn the basics of design, drawing, and painting from a still life. One evening of this painting class will be held outside, weather allowing. This will provide some of the basics for plein air painting. Different painting techniques will be explored to achieve a variety of visual effects. Students will receive individual instruction based on their painting experience. Students are also welcome to bring in work from home, any subject matter, and the instructor will help them further develop their paintings. Pay WBCA for all supplies. If you have materials of your own, feel free to bring them.

CLASS ID: 2N24Date/Time: 4 Mondays, May 1-22, 6:30-9:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $30 payable to WBCA, or bring your ownAge/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond

Abstract Acrylic Painting Lisa FertigUsing acrylic paints, we will venture into the world of abstraction. Starting with a reference from reality we will then simplify the subject matter into its most basic shapes and colors and other elements of design. All levels of expertise invited to participate.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $12.

CLASS ID: 2N25Date/Time: Thursday, April 13, 10:00 AM-1:00 PMTuition: $33 Member/$42 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $12 payable to instructor, or use supply listAge/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, All Levels

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PAINTING - ACRYLICFunky Floral in AcrylicsLisa FertigWe will enjoy the creative process of creating a floral using acrylic and collage. Basic foundations will help the class along with the process of layering paint on the paper. All supplies are provided by the instructor for a $12 material fee, or use supply list.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $12.

CLASS ID: 2N26Date/Time: Saturday, March 18, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $33 Member/$42 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $12 payable to instructor, or use supply listAge/Level: Adults, Beginner to Intermediate

••• Introduction to AcrylicsSusan Hartzell VannelliHave fun learning the basics of painting with acrylics on canvas. Enjoy making beautiful brush strokes with this versatile medium. No experience necessary. Pay the instructor for all supplies.

CLASS ID: 2N27Date/Time: 2 Tuesdays, March 21 & 28, 9:30-11:45 AMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $15 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

•••Whimsical Birds on a WireSylvia BensonUsing acrylic paint on canvas, draw and paint fanciful birds. Don’t worry about exact shapes, the more “out there”, the better. No experience necessary. This class will be tons of fun for everyone, even if you’ve never painted before!

CLASS ID: 2N66Date/Time: Thursday, March 30, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberMaterial fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: All Ages 10+, Beginner and Beyond

Gelli Plate Printing: Printing Without a PressBonnie CuttsExplore making monoprints and collage materials using Golden OPEN acrylics with a Gelli Plate and QoR watercolors on a Dura-Lar printing plate. In this fast paced and fun class you will work in multiples and see what fun it can be to build and print your images quickly. Roll out paint, stencil a pattern, lay down shapes, and create images layer upon layer as the day goes by. You will work on prints on printmaking paper as well as create collage materials. We will work quickly and make several prints without the use of a press. Open to all levels of creative experience and anyone ready to dive in and have some fun!Bring to class: One 6” x 6” Gelli Plate, 1 tablet of Strathmore Printmaking Paper (11” x 14”), one 4” soft rubber brayer, a small atomizer to spray paper, scissors, straight edge, stencils (if you have them), synthetic paintbrushes, palette knives, soft rags, a water container, and a bag lunch.

CLASS ID: 2N28Date/Time: Saturday, May 13, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

Concentrate On ColorBonnie CuttsDiscover the beauty of clean color mixing with acrylic paints. Learn the difference between mineral (inorganic) and modern pigments (produced in the lab), why some are naturally matte and opaque and result in mixtures with a lower chroma, and others are more transparent and mix to create rich saturated colors. Save yourself time and money by knowing which pigments will give you the mixtures you are looking for. Create small paintings exploring your color mixtures and notice the difference between matte and gloss medium mixtures. Have some fun with iridescent mixtures, and watch the interference paints flicker like a butterfly’s wings before your eyes. Open to all levels of painting experience.Bring to class: variety of synthetic brushes, palette knives, palette for paint, four 8” x 10” canvases, sharpie marker, rags, water container, and a bag lunch.

CLASS ID: 2N29Date/Time: Monday, April 24, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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CLASS ID: 2N30Date/Time: 2 Mondays, March 20 & 27, 9:30-11:45 AMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 2N31Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 3-24, 9:30-11:45 AMNo class April 17Tuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 2N32Date/Time: 4 Mondays, May 1-22, 9:30-11:45 AMTuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate* Sign up for all three classes and save! $203.50 Member/$260 Non-Member

Mentoring for All MediumsSusan Hartzell VannelliThis class is for those who would like to complete a piece of art, an unfinished painting, pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help you with a new way of seeing your creative abilities, get you started on a new piece of work, and inspire you to press on and work in a series. Please bring supplies and a project. The instructor will have demonstrations each week for optional projects.

CLASS ID: 2N33Date/Time: 2 Mondays, March 20 & 27, 12:45-3:00 PMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 2N34Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 3-24, 12:45-3:00 PMNo class April 17Tuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 2N35Date/Time: 4 Mondays, May 1-22, 12:45-3:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate* Sign up for all three classes and save! $203.50 Member/$260 Non-Member

Create a Custom Art ClassVarious InstructorsCreate a custom class and enjoy a creative, lively day or evening of art, laughter, and friendships. Absolutely no artistic ability required for fun with a group of friends. Bring favorite drinks and appetizers to spice up the class! Gather a group and call the office to set up dates. There is a 6 person minimum for a custom class.

CLASS ID: 2N36Date/Time: Pick a date, 3 hoursTuition: $30 Member/$38 Non-Member per personMaterial Fee: Varies based on activityAge/Level: Adults, 21+, All Levels

Please see the Lectures & Film section on page 4

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Painting the Tonal PortraitSuzann BeckCreate a portrait by sculpting light and shadow from a single oil color and the light of the canvas. Students will learn to draw with the brush, achieve tonal effects, and a technique that can stand alone as a painting or serve as an underpainting for further work. The class will feature a demonstration followed by hands-on student work from a live model. Painting and drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at noon, please bring a lunch. Model fee included.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N41Date/Time: Monday, March 6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels

Painting the Alla Prima RoseSuzann BeckStudents will learn an alla prima process to paint a rose in oil in one session. The workshop will feature a demonstration followed by hands-on student work. Drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at noon, please bring a lunch.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N42Date/Time: Tuesday, May 9, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $100 Member/$125 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5-$15 to be determined day of class, payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels

Suzann Beck

Painting with EncausticSylvia BensonJoin in on a new endeavor of working with hot beeswax which contains a resin as a hardening agent and pigments of many colors. It is called encaustic, an ancient art form dating back to the Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns and has gained popularity since the 90s. This medium is exciting because of its flexibility and versatility. Wax can be moved with a hot air gun, textured with tools, imbedded with beautiful paper, and turned into a collage. Step-by-step instruction and individual attention will help you develop your painting in this wonderful medium. $20 material fee covers all materials to make one painting; students who wish to make more can buy extra materials for an additional fee.

ENCAUSTIC BIRCH TREESCLASS ID: 2N37Date/Time: Friday, April 21, 12:30-3:30 PM

ENCAUSTIC FRUITCLASS ID: 2N38Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

ENCAUSTIC POPPIESCLASS ID: 2N39Date/Time: Friday, April 28, 12:30-3:30 PM

ENCAUSTIC KOI & WATER LILIESCLASS ID: 2N40Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

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Painting with Dan Mackerman Dan MackermanThis is a painting class taught by demonstration. Watch demos (such as brushwork, clean colors, and layering) and work on personal projects. Reference books, field trips, and critiques are applied as needed to release your inner fauve! Solvent-free oil painting dating back to the time of Rembrandt is highlighted but any opaque media such as pastel or acrylic are also welcome. Drawing experience recommended. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N44Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 7-April 4, 1:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 2N45Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, April 11-May 9, 1:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 2N46Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, May 16-June 27, 1:00-3:30 PMNo class May 30 or June 13

Tuition: $131 Member/$163 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels* Sign up for all three classes and save! $383 Member/$479 Non-Member

Studio Landscape Painting with Mike RadaMike RadaWhether you are just getting started or have painted for many years, this class has much to offer. You will work from your own studies, sketches, drawings, or photos and will learn what it takes to create a successful painting from start to finish. Mike will show examples of his work and give demos, short lectures, and lots of positive encouragement while you work on your own projects and style. The information provided applies to all mediums, so you may work in oils, acrylics, or pastels. Class is limited to 10 students. Students cannot miss the first day of class, as Mike will be giving important lectures and demos. No supplies are needed the first day of class, except paper and pen to take notes.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N47Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, March 1-29, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N48Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, April 5-May 3, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N49Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, May 10-June 14, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMNo class June 7

Tuition: $157.50 Member/$195 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate* Sign up for all three classes and save! $462.50 Member/$575 Non-Member

Basic, Structured Techniques for Realistic Oil PaintingDan PattersonIn this class you’ll start by learning the basics of realistic painting. The first 2 weeks will deal primarily in gray shades concentrating on the techniques of shading, blending, soft edges, and the importance of seeing all the details on an object. The last 2 weeks will deal with a small color composition of your own. You’ll also learn the techniques in painting surfaces such as flat, spherical objects and cloth. This class is open to artists with some oil painting experience looking to achieve that next level of realistic oil painting. No drawing experience necessary.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N50Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 9-30, 1:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 2N51Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 6-27, 1:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 2N52Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, May 4-June 1, 1:00-3:30 PMNo class May 11

Tuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $2 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond* Sign up for all three classes and save! $275 Member/$350 Non-Member

Dan Patterson has been a fine artist since 1978 and also worked in the commercial art field starting in 1976 as an illustrator, designer, and production artist, and taught commercial art at Brooklyn Park Technical College for 10 years, ending his commercial art career in 2004, concentrating on his fine art painting.

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Becoming a Better Painter in Oils or AcrylicsMary Jo Van DellYou will quickly notice an improvement in your work with the instruction and ideas you receive in this workshop. You will be personally coached and encouraged to develop or better individual skill and style. Come with an open mind and blank canvas to refresh your passion for painting. Subject matter is up to you. Starting a new piece is preferable but you may also bring a piece in progress. This is the perfect workshop to bring that idea that’s been haunting you to life or to start that big canvas you’ve always wanted to do. A small canvas is fine too! Enthusiasm and some experience are required for this class. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.



CLASS ID: 2N55Date/Time: Wednesday, April 12, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N56Date/Time: Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N57Date/Time: Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Tuition: $69 Member/$86 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced* Sign up for all five classes and save! $335 Member/$420 Non-Member

Real Life Oil PaintingChristopher CopelandIn an art school tradition, we simply study and paint what is real. More than copying, we learn to make decisions regarding composition, drawing, color, values and edge work. This course will run throughout the fall and winter months. “Perseverance, Patience, and Practice” is our motto. Come join us!* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.



CLASS ID: 2N60Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 4-25, 6:00-8:30 PMNo class May 11Tuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults 18+, Intermediate to Advanced* Sign up for all three classes and save! $251 Member/$320 Non-Member

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Experience the Beauty of PastelsSusan Hartzell VannelliIf you like fresh, pure, vivid colors, you will open your artistic world to new possibilities and creative insights by working with pastels. We will learn about the materials and tools, explore basic pastel techniques, and learn to combine pastels with other mixed media.

CLASS ID: 2N61Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, April 4-25, 9:30-11:45 AMNo class April 18Tuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $15 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

Intermediate PastelChristopher CopelandThis indoor class will explore how to add color, depth, and vibrancy to pastel paintings by experimenting with various techniques using a variety of surfaces and textures. Focus will be on composition, light, and color value with individual attention and class demonstrations.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N62Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 1-22, 1:30-4:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N63Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, April 5-26, 1:30-4:00 PM

CLASS ID: 2N64Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, May 3-24, 1:30-4:00 PM

Tuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced* Sign up for all three classes and save! $275 Member/$350 Non-Member

Suzann Beck

Drawing Pet Portraits in Pastel PencilSuzann BeckLearn the basics of creating fur effects in pastel pencil and create a “head and shoulders” portrait of your pet from one of your own photos. The workshop will feature a demonstration in the morning session with hands-on student work in the afternoon. Students will learn how to draw an initial sketch and transfer it to pastel paper, and how to build fur in a step-by-step process. Attention will be paid to drawing accuracy and rendering light effect. Painting and drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at noon, please bring a lunch.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N43Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $100 Member/$125 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels

••• Introduction to Pastel PortraitureSuzann BeckSuzann’s approach to portraiture in soft pastels will teach you to build colorful portraits step by step. This forgiving technique will help you gradually build to a luminous finish. The workshop will also include tips on achieving drawing accuracy and light effect. The morning session will feature a demonstration with hands-on student work in the afternoon from a live model. Drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at noon, please bring a lunch. Model fee included.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 2N65Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels


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PAINTING - WATERCOLORIntermediate to Advanced WatercolorFrank ZellerThis class alternates between formal lessons and independent work. When appropriate, each lesson includes a handout describing the steps and colors needed to finish the work. Critiques are given every Tuesday morning for completed works. Demonstrations are presented following the methods described in a handout, prior to independent work. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N01Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 7-28, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

CLASS ID: 1N02Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 4-25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Tuition: $89 Member/$111 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced* Sign up for both classes and save! $173 Member/$217 Non-Member

Thursday Classes with Frank & JudyFrank Zeller & Judy BlainThese continuing classes offer not one but two instructors – Frank Zeller and Judy Blain. Both will be in every class, but Frank will teach two sessions and Judy will teach two. Each will paint when the other teaches. That way you get input and critiques from both. It’s a win-win situation! Please register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N03Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, March 2-30, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $111 Member/$139 Non-Member

CLASS ID: 1N04Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 6-27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $89 Member/$111 Non-Member

Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced* Sign up for both classes and save! $195 Member/$245 Non-Member

Thursday Watercolor with JudyJudy BlainThis continuing class with Judy Blain will alternate between formal lessons and independent work. When appropriate, each lesson includes a handout describing the steps and colors needed to finish the work. Critiques are given every week for completed works. Demonstrations are presented following the methods described in a handout, prior to independent work. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class.

CLASS ID: 1N05Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 4-25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMNo class May 11Tuition: $67 Member/$84 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced

Lisa Fertig


Still Water and ReflectionsCatherine HeardingLiving in Minnesota, water necessarily plays an important part in any landscape that we paint. In this class, instruction will focus on still water and reflections. Using a three-step watercolor process, you will learn how to create believable reflections, while simplifying your landscape to basic shapes and values. You will learn how to leave out unnecessary detail and create a unified and dynamic painting. Elements of basic landscape design, palette selection, paint application, and expressive color will be discussed. Experience with watercolor required.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N06Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PMTuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate and Beyond

• •• Painting Moving WaterCatherine HeardingIn this watercolor class, you will learn how to paint water that is moving, including rivers and rocks, waves and waterfalls. You will learn to use the element of line to create movement, and a three-step process to bring your painting to a finish. You will learn how to use value studies as a way to plan out your painting. Concepts of value, intensity, and color temperature will be stressed as problem solving tools. Experience with watercolor required.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N07Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, April 4-May 9, 6:30-9:00 PMNo class April 25Tuition: $119 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Intermediate and Beyond

Painting Trees in WatercolorCatherine HeardingHow do you paint a landscape when it is so green here in Minnesota? This watercolor class will focus on painting trees in different settings, including groups of trees, background trees, and close-ups. Students will learn how to use value, intensity, and color temperature to paint realistic looking trees and will learn how to mix a wide range of natural looking greens.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N08Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 16-June 13, 6:30-9:00 PMNo class May 30Tuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

••• Light and Shadow in WatercolorCatherine HeardingWorking with both form and cast shadows, you will learn technique for creating shadows on objects and on surfaces. Focusing on basic concepts of value, intensity and color temperature, you will learn how to apply paint and find color solutions to create convincing shadows.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N09Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 1-22, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMTuition: $95 Member/$120 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

Basic Color Theory: Take the Fear Out of ColorCatherine HeardingThis watercolor class will focus on how to mix clean, vibrant color. You will explore concepts of color value, intensity and temperature, color mixing and application of color. Move past the basics of color theory, explore structured color schemes and strengthen your color knowledge. This class will introduce you to strategies that will help you to use color with confidence and create paintings that have more visual impact.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N10Date/Time: 7 Wednesdays, March 29-May 17, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMNo class April 26Tuition: $166 Member/$210 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

••• Beginning WatercolorLisa FertigCome and explore the wonder of watercolor by learning the fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. Basic class lessons will help you feel comfortable as you discover your journey using watercolors. Pay the instructor an optional material fee of $1 if you wish to keep the lesson plans.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $10 per week.

CLASS ID: 1N11Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 6-20, 1:00-3:30 PM CLASS ID: 1N12Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 3-17, 1:00-3:30 PM

CLASS ID: 1N13Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 1-22, 1:00-3:30 PMNo Class May 15

Tuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $10 per week payable to instructor or use supply listAge/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner* Sign up for all three classes and save! $203 Member/$260 Non-Member

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Moving Beyond the BasicsLisa FertigMoving on from a beginning watercolor class, explore a little more challenging subject matter as you start to develop your own individual style of painting. This class is designed to create a sound foundation from which to build, with lesson plans to help enforce the principles and elements of design. Demonstrations with a wide range of subject matter will help you gain self-confidence.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N14Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 6-20, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 1N15Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 3-17, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS ID: 1N16Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 1-22, 10:00 AM-12:30 PMNo Class May 15

Tuition: $71 Member/$90 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond* Sign up for all three classes and save! $203 Member/$260 Non-Member

••• Painting a Landscape in WatercolorLisa FertigPaint a beautiful landscape. Learn to use watercolor in fun and exciting ways! This motivating class is great for beginners with watercolor experience as well as artists who are continuing to develop their personal style.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N17Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $33 Member/$42 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate

Late Winter Landscapes in WatercolorJudy BlainYou know those early, misty mornings when the sun is low and you can’t see the horizon? The snow has turned violet or pale blue, and there are few whites or blacks... well, that’s what this class will be painting. This actually happens at different times of the day, so Google some photos for early mornings or late afternoons when the snow turns orange. We will paint mostly in the middle values which I will demonstrate. Be sure to bring ultramarine blue, and some Holbein’s Lavender if you can. Also bring 2 or 3 half sheets of 140# cold-pressed Arches watercolor paper and some Gouache opaque watercolors if you have them. Bring a lunch as well.

CLASS ID: 1N18Date/Time: Saturday, March 18, 10:00 AM-3:00 PMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-MemberAge/level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced

••• Spring Flowers in Watercolor Judy BlainBring on those early spring flowers, both wild and tame - crocus and trillium, daffodils and tulips, growing out in the woods and in your gardens. Perfect for watercolors, don’t you think? Bring your normal transparent watercolor supplies, and you might want some opaque paints as well. Get yourself a new pink or purple for the occasion, and add a new green to the mix. Bring Arches cold-pressed paper, and maybe a sheet of Yupo. Go onto Pinterest.com and see what photos you can bring. Judy will have photos as well. Demonstrations? Of course!

CLASS ID: 1N19Date/Time: 2 Fridays, April 14 & 21, 1:00-3:30 PMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-MemberAge/level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced

Introduction to WatercolorSylvia BensonFinding success in working with watercolor includes learning the basics. Sylvia will describe in detail the materials used in watercolor paintings and how the water and pigment work together on the paper. The class also involves learning brush techniques, mixing colors, graying colors or knocking down the intensity, methods for producing textures, doing value studies, and discussing what makes a good composition. Use a viewfinder to choose an eye-catching composition that can be painted in a larger abstract version, illustrating high, medium, and low key value. Finally, we will find inspiration in the labyrinth outside where we’ll create a watercolor mandala. Curious? Join us to experience, enjoy, and relax while learning.

CLASS ID: 1N20Date/Time: 2 Fridays, April 7 & 14, 9:30 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $5 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Teens, Beginner

••• Watercolor Orchids and IrisesSylvia BensonOrchids and irises are both flowers with wonderful shapes and delightful buds that make a beautiful flower composition. You will have dozens of photos to choose from for your paintings. Complementary colors, values, and textures will enhance the paintings. There will be demonstrations in all aspects of painting the colorful orchids and shapely iris, as well as individual instruction and evaluation.* Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list.

CLASS ID: 1N21Date/Time: 2 Tuesdays, May 2 & 9, 9:30 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $47.50 Member/$60 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate

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Improving Photographic SkillsRobert Cuerden & David ParkerThis course will be an open discussion and critique of photographic skills and technology. Join Robert and David, along with an invited professional photographer, for a session of critique and review of their compositions. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to do a photo walkabout at the art center and a critique of those images. Be prepared to complete assignments for following sessions. You are encouraged to bring a selection of up to 3 images (digital or prints), which will be reviewed by the instructors and class members in an open critique. Please email questions and/or requests to the instructors at [email protected] and [email protected].


CLASS ID: 5N29Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 7:00-9:00 PM

CLASS ID: 5N30Date/Time: Tuesday, May 9, 7:00-9:00 PM


Beginning iPhoneographyLars SamuelssonDo you enjoy taking pictures with your iPhone and wish you knew how to use it in a creative way? Whether on vacation, at a family reunion, or taking day-to-day snapshots, the iPhone can be a powerful companion to capture interesting images. In this class we will be “iPhoneographers” and explore the potential of the smartphone. We will explore topics such as exposure, composition, applications, the importance of resolution, and various ways to share and store images. The class will be a mixture of short lectures, assignments, and lots of time for making and talking about iPhoneography.Equipment: iPhone model 6 or earlier (class will focus mainly on models 5, 5s, 6, and 6s).

CLASS ID: 5N31Date/Time: 2 Mondays, April 24 & May 1, 6:30-8:30 PMTuition: $43 Member/$53 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner

Share Your Moments with the WorldElise d’Entremont Make video clips for the internet! YouTube and other social media sites are a great way to share video clips of your life with the world. This crash course is an overview to the steps you need to begin making mini-videos. Learn how to set up, what equipment and software you will need, and how to get them posted to YouTube, Facebook, and other social media. Bring your iPad, tablet, or laptop.

CLASS ID: 5N20Date/Time: Tuesday, April 25, 1:30-3:30 PMTuition: $25 Member/$31 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

••• Photoshop ElementsElise d’Entremont Introductory Adobe Photoshop principles will be taught in this class. Participants will be introduced to the image editing capabilities of this software and will learn how to use the paintbrush, airbrush, stamp, and pencil tools. Bring your iPad, tablet, or laptop.

CLASS ID: 5N21Date/Time: Monday, May 15, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMTuition: $25 Member/$31 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond


Stone SculptureScott MalcolmStone sculpture is one of the oldest and most fundamental vehicles for human expression. From Stonehenge to Michelangelo’s David, to the soft sensual forms of Henry Moore, stone has been used by men and women to express the mysteries of the human experience reaching back to long before recorded human history. This Stone Sculpture open studio will be held indoors using hand tools on the “soft” stone of your choice. We welcome experienced sculptors who desire to work in community as well as beginners. Small pieces of stone and rudimentary tools along with basic use and safety instruction will be provided to beginners free of charge. Returning students will have the opportunity to build their own custom work table and continue working and developing stone projects while beginning to accumulate their own tools. Small pieces of high quality alabaster will be offered for sale to interested students. Class is open to 6 new students; all returning students are welcome.

CLASS ID: 4N28Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 20-May 25, 6:00-8:30 PMNo class May 11Tuition: $119 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge/Level: Adults, All Levels

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Wooden Spoon & JicJack CarvingFred LivesayLearn to woodcarve! This course taught by Fred Livesay of North House Folk School and Milan Village Arts School will teach you how to make wooden spoons or JicJacks (knee puppets) for the musically inclined. This is a beginner’s wood carving class; all tools and wood will be provided by the instructor.

CLASS ID: 4N29Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 7-28, 6:30-8:30 PMTuition: $76 Member/$96 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20 payable to instructorAge/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond

Caricature Woodcarving Workshop Morris AndersonThis woodcarving class will be use rough-outs from various Caricature Carvers of America carvers like PJ Driscoll, Gerald Sears, Harold Enlow, Phil & Vicki Bishop, and Stu Martin. Instruction will be given in the areas of physical anatomy, proportion, and proper techniques used in caricature carving. The rough-outs will vary from realistic to western caricatures.Bring from home: SHARP set of hand carving tools, normal run of gouges, Vs, veiners, and knives that you are comfortable using (no power tools).

CLASS ID: 4N30Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 31-April 2, 9:00 AM-4:00 PMTuition: $199.50 Member/$252 Non-MemberMaterial Fee: $20-$45 payable to instructor, depending on size and subjectAge/level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced

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WBCA Book ClubSuzi HudsonJoin other friends of WBCA to talk about interesting books! Copies of each book will be available for purchase in the WBCA store.

A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota by Sun Yung Shin: In this provocative book, sixteen of Minnesota’s best writers provide a range of perspectives on what it is like to live as a person of color in Minnesota. They bring us generously into experiences that we must understand if we are to come together in real relationships. CLASS ID: 5N36Date/Time: Tuesday, March 14, 7:00-8:30 PM

Handing One Another Along: Literature and Social Reflection by Robert Coles: Based on the renowned, Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s legendary course at Harvard, this provocative book addresses such questions as, “Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going?” It calls on us to become stronger and more aware, by reflecting on ourselves and others with the help of great literature and art. CLASS ID: 5N37Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 7:00-8:30 PM

Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine: This bold new book recounts mounting racial aggressions in ongoing encounters in twenty-first-century daily life and in the media. In essay, image, and poetry, Citizen is a powerful testament to the individual and collective effects of racism in our contemporary, often named “post-race” society.CLASS ID: 5N38Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16, 7:00-8:30 PM


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Seeing New: Writers Revision WorkshopTracy MaurerBring one piece of your current writing and discover new ways to see it. Learn tips and techniques for the revision process that can help you to look deeply into your work. Each session focuses on different topics: character and dialogue, setting and plot, story arc and theme. As a group, we’ll set friendly workshopping rules for participating and commenting (no critique). All writing levels are welcome; this class is best for writers with a fairly complete draft of a picture book, short story, or novel.Bring from home: writing paper, pencil, and a red pen

CLASS ID: 5N32Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 13-27, 6:00-8:00 PMTuition: $19 Member/$24 Non-MemberAge/level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels

Writing RoundtableMary Jane LaVigneJoin with fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen, and a writing sample of up to 500 words to read. Bringing work is optional.


CLASS ID: 5N34Date/Time: Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-9:00 PM

CLASS ID: 5N35Date/Time: Tuesday, May 30, 7:00-9:00 PM


Please see the Lectures & Film section

on page 4 for two literary events

with instructor Mary Jane LaVigne

related to the upcoming F. Scott Fitzgerald festival.


REGISTRATION GUIDELINESRegister as early as possible. Classes have limited capacity and fill up quickly.• Payment for class tuition must be made to the office at least three business days prior to class.• You must register in advance through the office. Instructors do not take registrations.• Late registrations are accepted when there is room. However, classes with insufficient enrollment are canceled at least two days prior to the start of class.• We do not assume that students will return to a class they are currently taking or took in the past. You must register with the office in order to continue. If we do not hear from you, we assume you will not be taking the class.• Material fees are payable directly to the instructor at class. Do not include the material fee with the class tuition. Please bring exact change for the instructor.• Read the supply lists before attending class. Unless noted, instructors do not provide supplies to students. If you are unable to access the supply list, notify the office.• We will make every effort to accommodate individual needs. Please notify the office if you have any special requirements.• Classes are held at multiple locations. Read the catalog description carefully to ensure you go to the right location.• Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before class, instructors need preparation time.• Students are responsible for cleaning up before class ends. If you make a mess, clean it up.• We do not prorate or give credit for missed classes, except in extraordinary circumstances.• WBCA reserves the right to remove a student from our programming if their behavior is deemed disruptive by the instructor and/or Art Center staff.

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To ensure an atmosphere of joy and wonder for the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) and

that its programming is accessible to all members of the community, WBCA must be a culturally

responsive center that reflects the diversity of our local area.

WBCA believes that diversity, inclusion and equity are essential to fulfilling our mission to provide

a gateway to diverse arts experiences for all people in the Northeastern metro suburban area who

wish to participate. WBCA embraces differences and commonalities across race, gender, ethnicity,

sexual orientation, mental & physical ability, religion, age, & social economic class.

We believe that in order to build a more diverse membership, we must work to identify barriers

and commit to removing these limitations.

We commit to expanding our awareness about, and representation in, the greater diverse arts

experience and strive to make art an intrinsic part of everyday life.

To meaningfully and measurably foster a culture of inclusion we will focus on:

1) Building our cultural capacity through education, cultural training, and intentional

engagement with diverse artists and audiences;

2) Providing accessible programs of relevance by engaging diverse artists in planning

and delivery of programs at WBCA.

3) Seeking opportunities that expand outreach to diverse populations in our community.

WBCA stands behind the importance of long-term sustainable relationships built on genuine

respect for the creative, social and cultural spirit of each individual. This initiative will be the

bedrock for all action and planning done by the Board and Staff at White Bear Center for the Arts.

Register EarlyClass capacity is limited and classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration helps us reduce class cancellations. Registrations require payment at least three business days prior to the first class so we can accurately make cancellation decisions. Late registrations will be taken if space permits. Reminders are not sent to students. If a class must be canceled, a full refund will be issued.

HOW TO REGISTER: Mail the completed form below with your check or VISA/MasterCard/Discover information or fax us at 651.429.1569. You can also register over the phone by calling 651.407.0597.

ABSENTEE POLICY: Except in extenuating circumstances, tuition is not pro-rated or refunded for missed classes. A $5 clerical fee will be charged for credits or refunds. Credits or refunds will not be issued for cancellations less than three days before a class.

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SPRING 2017MARCH - MAY

Save the Date!Heart 4 Art 2017

White Bear Center for the Arts’ most important fundraising event of the year!Please join us at this not-to-be-missed inspirational event:

Thursday, May 11, 2017Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road FIf you haven’t already, please register by April 15

THREE TIMES AVAILABLE:BREAKFAST: 8:00-9:00 AM / LUNCH: 12:00-1:00 PM / DINNER: 6:30-7:30 PM

To host a table or to register, call 651.407.0597 or email [email protected]

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