Feed Your Creative Side! Classes for Adults, From Beginner to Beyond.
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Nordic Folk Dance Class
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with Nordicspel
Saturday, May 10, 7-8:30 pm Creative Arts Center $5. online / $8. at the door Join us for a fun filled evening of Nordic folk dancing for all ages and experience. At least two musicians and 1 dance leader coming to play for everybody who can hop, skip or jump about. You can also come for the toe tapping music from the Hardanger Fiddle. Wear shoes that are comfortable to allow you to move around easily. Kids encouraged to come for free. |
Intro to Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Himmeli Ornament Class
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with Sharon Marquardt
Saturday, May 17 12-3 pm $15. Celebrate your scandinavian roots by making a himmeli ornament from local papyrus grass. In Finland these geometric shapes are made from rye straw, but we have a perfect material right in our wet ditches and swamps. You will learn how to assemble these stalks into octahedrons using thread and a beading needle. The stalks will be supplied, but you will learn how to harvest and prepare them for this straw art. The term himmeli derives from the Scandinavian and German word “himmel” meaning sky or heaven. |
Make Handmade Plantable Seed Papers
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with Kristi Kuder
Thursday, May 22, 12:30-3 pm $30/$35 Member/Non-Member $20/$25 Member/Non-Member Early Bird Discount (Before May 8) Learn how to make eco-friendly plantable seed paper perfect for gifts, cards, ornaments, or adding a personal touch to your garden. Plantable seed paper is a wonderful eco-friendly craft that combines papermaking with gardening. This special paper is embedded with seeds that can grow into plants when the paper is planted in soil. It’s a fun and sustainable way to spread joy and greenery. Whether you’re looking to create unique gifts, wedding invitations, or just want to try a new craft, this class will walk you through the process step by step. |
Watercolor Bold and Loose
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with Grace Haverty
Thursday, May 29, 9:30-3:30 pm $65/$75 Member/Non-Member $60/$70 Member/Non-Member Early Bird Discount (Before May 15) She's Baaaack! We're excited to have Grace on board for another series of summer watercolor classes. During this workshop, students will learn to paint exciting and expressive watercolors! Students will be painting flowers from fresh arrangements that Grace will bring in on the first day; students are encouraged to bring some as well. This short workshop is sure to be fun and lively for anyone who wants to get bold and loose in their watercolor painting. Look for more of Grace's classes coming up later in July and August! Supply List haverty_supply_list_aotl.doc |
Barn Quilt Class
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with Cynthia Bucholz
Wednesday, June 4, 1-6 pm $145/$150 Member/Non-Member $135/$140 Member/Non-Member Early Bird Discount (Before May 21) Painting barn quilts is a popular, lively and rewarding experience. Guided instruction which will take you through the process as you tape, select colors learn color placement, to create a barn quilt painting that looks professional. You will leave with your own 2ft x 2ft masterpiece ready for hanging outdoors or inside. High quality materials will ensure this conversation piece will last outdoors for many years to come and bring unequivocal admiration. Materials included for class:
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Where Did My Money Go? Become the Master of Your Personal Finances.
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with Ann Smith
Thursday, June 5, 9-12 noon $30 Discover the Secrets to Financial Success! Personal Finance is a lifelong learning process. Students of all ages will benefit by attending. You'll uncover how to track your finances and create a spending and saving plan that works for you. The “Time-Value” of investing will be demonstrated, showing you how small investments can grow over time. Start the Money Conversation In many relationships, finances are handled by one partner. When something unexpected happens, the other partner often does not know the details. Learn how to ask the right questions and start the money conversation. |
Life of a Peony in Watercolor
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with Grace Haverty
Wednesday, June 11, 9:30-3:30 pm $65/$75 Member/Non-Member $60/$70 Member/Non-Member Early Bird Discount (Before May 29) Get ready to paint a beautiful set of peonies with Grace Haverty from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm! Sketch, paint, and learn some fun techniques to watercolor painting from the photos Grace will provide for this class. Grace suggests bringing any watercolor paints you already have or feel comfortable using. If you’re looking for some recommendations, Grace likes to use Holbein, Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith, and/or Schmincke watercolor paints in the colors listed below on the supply list. Students will need to bring their own supplies for this class. Don’t forget to bring a water container, paper towels, a board for mounting your paper, a sketching pencil, your preferred brushes, and anything else you normally use when watercoloring. |
Charcuterie for Dinner
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with Chef Mike Nauman
Thursday, June 19, 4:30-6 pm $60/$65 Member/Non-Member $55/$60 Member/Non-Member Early Bird Discount (Before June 5) This class will cover the elements of putting together a “charcuterie” platter/board to take home for dinner. Participants should bring their own platter or board! A typical charcuterie presentation suggests including three different types of cheese, three different types of meat, three different types of starches (like crackers or bread), 3 different jams/sauces, and three additional accompaniments like fruit, nuts, or pickles. This approach offers a balanced and varied selection for guests. So join Chef Mike from the Shoreline as he demonstrates and discusses charcuterie! |
Expressive Lines: A Pen & Ink Workshop for Artists
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with Lyssa Lovejoy
Friday, June 27, 10-2 pm $55/$65 Member/Non-Member $45/$55 Member/Non-Member Early Bird Discount (Before June 6) With Lyssa's guidance, discover everything you need to know to develop a drawing practice. Whether you are new to drawing, or want to hone your skills, this course will provide detailed exercises and demonstrations to take your drawings to the next level. Starting with an overview of drawing materials and a thorough study of line and mark making, learn to develop thoughtful compositions. From there, explore practical approaches to perspective and measuring. As your drawings evolve, learn how to add value to create dynamic form. And finally, apply detail and refinement to bring your drawings to dynamic finish. |
Weaving Refresher and Beyond
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with Tori Hanna
June 20, 9-11:30 am $30. Do you need a refresher on getting your loom warped properly? Or are you confident of your basic skills and are ready to move to the next level? Tori's got some great techniques to add to your portfolio of weaving skills. This short morning class is designed for you. Bring your loom or rent one from us and we'll get you going. This is a perfect course for those interested in creating a piece using all those remaining half-used skeins of yarn you can't part with. loom rental Shop |
Mixology: Summer Beverages | Alcohol & Non-alcohol
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with Chef Mike Nauman
Shoreline Restaurant, 505 N. Lake Ave., Battle Lake Thursday, June 26, 4:30 – 6 PM $50/$55 Member/Non-Member, $45/$50 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (Before June 12) Mixology classes offer a fun and interactive way to learn about the art of cocktail making, covering everything from classic recipes to modern techniques, and even including the history and science of mixology. Join Chef Mike of the Shoreline as he demonstrates the making of a few alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. We will taste them and take home the recipes! |
Sculpting a Clay Torso
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with Mary Williams
Fridays, June 27 & July 25, 9-3 pm $135/$145 Member / Non-Member $125/$135 Member / Non-Member Early Bird (Before June 13) This popular class is back. Working from a live model, you will learn how to sculpt a female torso with clay. With Mary's guidance, this is a great lesson in understanding proportions of the human form at the same time creating a piece you'll appreciate and enjoy. This class is taught at Mary's studio located just a few miles from Battle Lake. Fee includes clay, glaze and model fee. |
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Our Partners - We Thank You!
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2025 Grantors and Major Donors
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2025 Business Sponsors
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David Beddow
Tom & Kristi Kuder Roger & Beverly Parks Ann Smith Mary Williams Wayne Zimmerman & David Hasbargen |
Lakeside Plumbing & Heating
Otter Tail Power Company Park Region Telephone Co |
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Some activities in this organization are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
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