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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 […]
Are you:–Exploring the concept of retirement and finding all the options overwhelming, especially now with COVID?–Pulling that retirement trigger tomorrow/next month/next year and still not sure what your day-to-day will look like?–Retired for a while and finished/haven’t gotten around to those projects you thought would keep you busy? Wherever you are in the process, this Introduction […]
Watercolor has a life of its own, which can be charming...or frustrating. In this class, you will make your own watercolor paint while learning the chemistry of why watercolor paints look and act the way they do, and why each tube of paint has its own personality. We will learn the properties of watercolors, and […]
Beginning Os Flowers: This is a beginning class for students who want to learn to paint Os flowers and leaves. 3 week class Rosemaling evolved in the various districts of Norway from 1750 – 1850. The Rosemaling style of Os is from the western coast of Norway. One style of Os is known for its fanciful […]
Age: 12 and up are welcome in this class! Creating knots are a meditative way to create stunning works of art. In this class, you will create your own unique Celtic-style knot design suitable for a logo, decorative stationary or frame, embroidery, or wall art. Materials: Several sheets of tracing paper or vellum tracing. Jack […]
This class is designed for adults, but kids 13 and older are welcome. Students will learn to write in the American Cursive Handwriting system, created by Master Penman Michael Sull, as well as learn its history. We will discuss finger versus whole-arm movement, posture, how to warm up, and the basic strokes for the letterforms. […]
Conjure summer flowers as you learn 6 embroidery stitches and create an original floral scene that is colorful and textured! The stitches you learn in this class come in handy when creating different floral textures and flowers of all sizes and can be used in other embroidery projects. Nora will demonstrate Satin, French knot, Bullion knot, […]
Exercises from 3 classic books aimed at discovering your creative self and keeping creativity in your life. The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharpe, What It Is by Lynda Barry and The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. 5 sessions with assignments in between. No art experience necessary. Supplies: A mixed media pad or journal that lays […]
Tweens and Teens are welcome in this class Oil pastels are one of those happy mediums between drawing and painting! With a few gestures, marks, and some blending techniques you can create painterly works ready for framing and experience some instant art making gratification. In this introduction class you learn some basic techniques and enjoy […]
Rosemaling Os Style intermediate class that will also be appropriate for those who took the Beginning Os Flowers class. This class has a new design that students can paint or students can design their own. 4 week Rosemaling evolved in the various districts of Norway from 1750 – 1850. The Rosemaling style of Os is from […]
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 […]
No art experience necessary! Are you a reluctant creative but desire to learn about watercolor painting? Instead of taking a deep dive, try dipping your toes into Watercolor Painting first. Have some fun, learn very basic skills and find out if this is a painting medium for you. SUPPLY LIST Watercolors: A small set of […]