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When registering for a class you will be asked for a Shipping Address during check out. If you have struggled to find appropriate classes for your child or teen to learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting The Art Academy of Saint Paul offers an innovative option. You might be surprised to learn that: It […]
IN PERSON CLASS Level: Beginner- no experience necessary Freehand Drawing means drawing from life without any pencil sketches underneath. Blank pages are scary in a delicious way, watching images appear from nothing is thrilling, and the rhythm of observing and making marks is centering. In this class, you will learn to tap into this meditative […]
Psst…. we’ve started an art book club at Wet Paint. Wish you read more about art? Interested in talking about Creativity? Artists? Art movements? The artistic process? Art concepts? Read the selection and come discuss. Haven’t read the book? Come anyway and discover! Facilitated by your most excellent host, Tara Tieso; teaching artist and active […]
IN PERSON CLASS Beginning and continuing students welcome! Rosemaling requires the skill to create a variety of strokes using brushes and paint. If you have not painted before or want to improve your brush control, this is the class for you. Painting will be done with acrylic paint. Class Topics: Basic strokes with a round […]
This is a class for students who want to study Tulips in various Rosemaling styles. Rosemaling evolved in the various districts of Norway from 1750 – 1850. This class will cover tulips in various styles of Rosemaling. Everyone is welcome, but you will find it beneficial if you have taken the Rosemaling: Brush Techniques class […]
Register for individual classes All levels- students 12 and up are welcome in this class Give yourself a little dose of creative joy and meditative focus with this Geometric Art class. Each class in the series will include hints on where to look for inspiration, technical advice on how to use tools to create precise designs, […]
This class has filled - Thank you! IN PERSON CLASS Learn basic, beginning encaustic techniques using R+F encaustic paints, mediums and equipment in this one-day workshop. A brief history and description of encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports (including application of grounds) and fusing. An overview of […]
Tweens and Teens are welcome in this class! What are watercolor crayons? Are they for kids? Artists? Yes! They’re for everyone!This is a very versatile medium, perfect for the artist on the go, the visual journal keeper and the mixed media maker.In this class you have the chance to experience this amazing Caran d’Ache product […]
For students with a basic understanding of the following concepts (in the context of color): Hue, Value, Chroma. The Color Wheel is part 2 of the Hands-On Color Theory Series The color wheel is the artist’s answer to the periodic table: it holds an enormous number of color secrets, and the more you work with it, […]
This class is now filled. Thank you! Please add you name to the waitlist here: IN-PERSON CLASS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS, INCLUDING BEGINNERS Create a wide assortment of artful mini compositions. Use watercolor, stamped images, painted papers, typeface, photos handwriting, cancelled postage stamps, vintage sheet music, old books, and your own stash of collected ephemera. […]
This class has filled. Thank you! Please add your name to the waitlist below. IN PERSON CLASS A Monthly Series of Book Arts classes taught by Bridget O'Malley October: Sewn on Straps Binding, and a Simple Pamphlet Stitch Book. The Sewn on Straps binding is an exposed spine binding. This strong and flexible design is […]
The MN Visual Journal Collective meets 12 times a year on the third Monday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wet Paint. Meetings are free and open to any adult who is interested in keeping visual journals. All skill levels are encouraged from beginner to life-long journal keepers. A little bit about the group: We are an eclectic, […]
Virtual Event Register for individual classes All levels- students 12 and up are welcome in this class Give yourself a little dose of creative joy and meditative focus with this Geometric Art class. Each class in the series will include hints on where to look for inspiration, technical advice on how to use tools to create […]
Join us for a Meet Up with the P.E.N.S. (Pen Enthusiasts Northern Society) for their October gathering. Learn and connect! Topic: Contemporary Fountain Pens + A review of Wet Paint Artists' Materials growing selection of pens, inks and accessories for fine writing. In-Person event Safety: In keeping with the standards of other educational settings in […]
IN PERSON CLASS Learn techniques for painting on ceramic tiles with alcohol inks. Enjoy what the beautiful vibrant colors of alcohol inks can do by letting the inks flow together and using simple tools to make textured elements in the paintings. There will be step-by step instruction for painting a landscape and using stamps so […]
Wet Paint offers a series of simple, open ended art classes designed for children 2-6 years old with adult taught by early childhood art specialist, Ellen Ferrari. Each class will focus on one art making process. Ellen will use examples of artwork by iconic artists to make connections to professional artists who use these processes […]