Are you tired of the dreary winter weather? Do you long for the sunshine, warmth, and greenery of spring? Look no further than our Still Life Plant Painting class at Sargent's Greenhouse!

Join us for the perfect escape from the winter blues, creating paintings of vibrant healthy plants in a warm and inviting environment.

Participants will select the plant they would like to paint from the greenhouse and create their own unique painting with guidance and instruction from the teaching artist.

We will provide everything you need to create a beautiful 11"x14" acrylic painting on canvas.

Class Information:

• Saturday, January 24th from 10am-12pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $50 includes all materials

Note: Scholarships available for students with financial need. Please email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

Capture the quiet magic of the season in this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class focused on winter wildlife. Participants will learn the foundations of acrylic painting including color mixing, layering, brushwork, and creating depth while painting charming seasonal animals like deer, foxes, or songbirds in snowy landscapes. No prior experience required!

Class Details:

Date: Thursday, Jan. 29th from 5:30-7:30pm

Teaching Artist: Cherish Haskell

Age: 16+

Level: Beginner

Class size: 12

Participation Fee: $45

All materials included in class fee.

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

2026 Red Wing Arts Members Show Public Artist Reception
NEW DATE: Fri, Jan 30, 5-7 pm

Celebrate our RWA Members Show at this public artist reception. Stop by to meet participating artists, experience the exhibition, and connect with fellow arts enthusiasts. Free and open to the community. Welcome and remarks at 5:30 pm

About the Exhibit:

This exhibition brings together original artwork by over 60 Red Wing Arts Artist Members, celebrating both artistic expression and the community that sustains it. This show recognizes the creativity of our members, and strengthens connections between artists and audiences. The original artwork showcased in this eclectic exhibit represents a wide variety of media, styles and techniques that is available for purchase.

Featured Artists:
Chap Achen, Donald C. Aggerbeck, Sushila Anderson, Leslie Batt-Lutz, Nancy Lizette Berlin, Robbie Brokken, Lynn Brown, Sam Brown, Christina Burawa, Leah Buysse, Earl Bye, Jennifer Carlson, Katie Casci, Gwen Chynoweth, Cara Clark, Joy Davis Ripley, Carol Eick, Dawn Zero Erickson, Adamantia Everett, Kelly Flanders, Diane Foster, Kendra Gebbia, Mark Granlund, Len Guggenberger, Peg Hansen, Jennifer Hanson, Cherish Haskell, Hannah C. Heyer, Kevin Ihrke, Andy Johnson, Brian Johnson, Marti Johnson, Becky Jokela, Art Kenyon, Tom Kutschied, Barbara Lager, Dan Lager, Tom Larkin, Heather Lawrenz, C. Ludwig, Charley McLaughlin, B-J Mushet-Norman, Katy Kelly Noun, Jonathan Oien, Charles Ottman, Ashley Palme, Barb Pendergrass , Matt Quinn, Molly Quinn, Annette Reynolds, Tammy Rice, Molly Rivera, Elaine Sarkela, Trudi Schaefer, Connie Sellung, Jeffrey Sikes, Peggy Simonson, Kathy Swanson, Elizabeth Ungar, Susan Warner, Cynthia Weitzel, Gloria Wiech, Dan Wiemer

Join our Kids Heart Suncatcher Class for a fun and colorful crafting experience! Children will create unique heart-shaped suncatchers to hang in the window using tissue paper, colored pencils, and vibrant alcohol inks.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education available now!

Join our Kids Heart Suncatcher Class for a fun and colorful crafting experience! Children will create unique heart-shaped suncatchers to hang in the window using tissue paper, colored pencils, and vibrant alcohol inks.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education available now!

Are you tired of the dreary winter weather? Do you long for the sunshine, warmth, and greenery of spring? Look no further than our Still Life Plant Painting class at Sargent's Greenhouse!

Join us for the perfect escape from the winter blues, creating paintings of vibrant healthy plants in a warm and inviting environment.

Participants will select the plant they would like to paint from the greenhouse and create their own unique painting with guidance and instruction from the teaching artist.

We will provide everything you need to create a beautiful 11"x14" acrylic painting on canvas.

Class Information:

• Saturday, February 7th from 10am-12pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $50 includes all materials

Note: Scholarships available for students with financial need. Please email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

Spend time in the creative space of artist Mark Granlund during this ARTSpeak studio visit. We’ll explore his process, talk about artmaking, and learn from one another through conversation. Whether you’re an artist or simply curious, it’s a welcoming way to meet people and see how another artist works.

Granlund earned a BA from Bethel University in Saint Paul, MN and an MFA degree from City University of New York at Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.

The artist has participated in exhibitions at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Oberling Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Minnesota at Morris; the Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis; Duluth Art Institute; Charles H. McNider Museum, Mason City, IA; Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay, WI; Hunter College, Manhattan; Westbeth Gallery, Manhattan; Site: Brooklyn Gallery, Brooklyn, New York; and the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition winning both first place Drawing and First Place Painting Awards. He has had solo exhibits at Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, MN; Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI; and Watermark Art Center, Bemidji, MN. 

Granlund has also been a public art administrator for the last thirty years. First for the Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation and currently with Metro Transit in the Twin Cities. He has overseen the selection and installation of numerous public art projects by other artists, as well as creating or heading the creative team, on twenty-eight public art projects of his own. Granlund also privately consults on public art and its integration into natural and landscaped environments.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to announce the relaunching our monthly ARTSpeak artist professional development program in 2026!

Join us at 6 pm on the second Tuesday of each month for this free program designed to support both emerging and established artists.

We’ll alternate each month between panel discussions — featuring experts on topics that build business skills and professional growth — and facilitated artwork critique and networking sessions. More details about each month’s offering will be shared soon. Artists and creatives of all disciplines are welcome!

ARTSpeak 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

FULL - Email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org to join the waitlist OR sign up for the afternoon session.

Grab a date, friend, or family member and enjoy a cozy and creative morning with us to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

In this two-hour class, participants will learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Learn how to center, pierce and pull up the walls to create your own cup or bowl. Then select which glazes you’d like your pieces finished with. Staff will glaze and fire all work and have it ready for pick up in 2-3 weeks.

Class Information:

• Date: Saturday, February 14 from 10am-12pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner, Intermediate

• Ages 15+

• Class size: 6

• Participation fee: $50 per person

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This meditation practice will teach you how to slow down and focus on the present moment, as you shape and mold a ball of clay into a bowl. Participants may choose to have their pieces fired and picked up in 2-3 weeks.

Grab a date, friend, or family member and enjoy a cozy and creative afternoon with us to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

In this two-hour class, participants will learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Learn how to center, pierce and pull up the walls to create your own cup or bowl. Then select which glazes you’d like your pieces finished with. Staff will glaze and fire all work and have it ready for pick up in 2-3 weeks.

Class Information:

• Date: Saturday, February 14 from 2-4pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner, Intermediate

• Ages 15+

• Class size: 6

• Participation fee: $50 per person

Students use various hand building techniques (such as pinching, coiling and rolling slabs) to make their own clay creation. Instructor will provide some project ideas or kids can bring their own ideas and we will do our best to accommodate them. This way, your child can let their imagination run wild and create something truly unique! Students decorate with colorful glazes to finish. All work fired in the kiln and ready for pick up in 2-3 weeks.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Students use various hand building techniques (such as pinching, coiling and rolling slabs) to make their own clay creation. Instructor will provide some project ideas or kids can bring their own ideas and we will do our best to accommodate them. This way, your child can let their imagination run wild and create something truly unique! Students decorate with colorful glazes to finish. All work fired in the kiln and ready for pick up in 2-3 weeks.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Class Information:

• Date: Saturday, February 21st from 12-3pm

• Teaching artist: Anna Chambers-Goldberg

• Level: Beginner, Intermediate

• Ages 16+

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $165 per person

• All materials included.

Scholarships are available to anyone who needs financial assistance. Email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org to inquire.

Call for Musicians

In 2026, Red Wing Arts will host 13 Summer Concerts in the Park on Wednesdays between June 3 and August 26. We build our season lineup through a mix of band submissions and recommendations. To be considered please complete the online form, and pay the $5 Application Fee by Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Bands will be notified of their status by Monday, March 25, 2026; the 2026 RWA Concerts in the Park lineup will be announced to the public in May.

Questions? Please email concerts@redwingarts.org  

FULL - Email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org to join the waitlist.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a braided oval rug using a unique, no-sew weaving technique using upcycled sheets. By the end of the class, you will be able to go home and finish your rug!

Please bring two different colored sheets (preferably used!) and a sharp scissors to class. Any size sheet is fine, but avoid white or very light colors as they will show more dirt in a finished rug.

Most thrift stores or used clothing stores have old sheets that are perfect for upcycling! Or bring some used sheets from your own linen closet that are no longer used.

Class Details:

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 10am-12pm

Teaching Artist: Kirsten Wert

Age: 12+, multi-generational

Level: Beginner

What to bring: Sharp scissors and 2+ used bed sheets to recycle into your rug.

Participation Fee: $20

This class is perfect for children who enjoy painting and have a passion for pets, whether they are furry, feathered, or scaly. Kids can choose to paint their own pet or select from a variety of reference images provided by the instructor.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

This class is perfect for children who enjoy painting and have a passion for pets, whether they are furry, feathered, or scaly. Kids can choose to paint their own pet or select from a variety of reference images provided by the instructor.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Discover the playful world of gelli plate printing in this beginner-friendly class. Using soft gel plates, vibrant acrylics, stencils, and natural textures, you’ll explore a range of techniques to create beautifully layered prints. We’ll cover everything from pulling your first monoprint to experimenting with color, pattern, and composition.

Whether you’re new to printmaking or simply looking to loosen up your creative process, this class offers a fun, low-pressure way to make art that feels spontaneous and expressive. You’ll leave with a stack of unique prints and the confidence to continue experimenting!

Class Information:

• Thursday, March 12th from 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $45 includes all materials

Note: Scholarships available for students with financial need. Please email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Create your very own wooden carrying caddy! Drop in to assemble your caddy and finish it with your own decoration using acrylic paint. Perfect for carrying tools, art supplies, legos, or other special objects. This activity is easy, kid-friendly, and great for anyone curious about trying woodworking in a relaxed, creative space.

Randii Waddell, owner of SawRise Woodworks, will lead this activity.

This workshop is part of The Artist’s Studio Series, a program designed to increase access to training and education for working artists. Learn more here.

Workshop Description: Physical limitations and emotional insecurities can block creative self-expression. In this workshop, artist and author M E Fuller will give a brief presentation on creating with a chronic condition. We'll discuss what art is and why art-making is meaningful. Then we will create a "mind map" using posca markers on canvas.

All materials are provided. Students will get their own set of posca markers for further experimentation.

Workshop Information:

• Date: Saturday, March 28th from 10am-2pm (with a break for lunch)

• Teaching artist: M E Fuller

• Level: All skill levels welcome.

• Ages 18+

• Participation fee: $15 per person

Children will have the opportunity to create a unique and personalized wall hanging featuring cutouts of their own handprints.We will roll out slabs, cut our hand shapes and paint with colorful glazes. This class is perfect for kids who love to get messy and explore the world of art through clay. Finished projects ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Class Details:

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 10am-12pm

Teaching Artist: Kirsten Wert

Age: 10+, multi-generational

Level: Beginner

All materials provided.

Participation Fee: $20

Create your own animal face out of clay! Make a unique animal face by adding eyes, teeth, and other distinctive features then add details with glaze. We will fire them in the kiln and your creation will be ready for pickup in 3 weeks!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

This class allows you to dip your toes into making pottery on the wheel without the commitment of a long-term class! Learn all the steps to make your own bowl or cup, including centering the clay, piercing, and pulling walls. Participants will be able to keep 1-2 finished products at the end of the session. All work will be fired and glazed by staff, in the color of your choosing. All finished work will be available for pick-up in approximately 2-3 weeks. This class is open to individuals or children 8+ and a caregiver.

Class Information:

• Thursday, April 9th, 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: All levels welcome!

• Ages 8+, multigenerational

• Class size: 6

• Participation fee: $65 includes all materials and firings

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Celebrate Earth Day by learning how to mend your clothes for extra longevity. Bring in your jeans, sweaters, socks, or other garments that need mending and learn patching and darning techniques. Red Wing artist Kirsten Wert will lead this activity.

Create your own animal face out of clay! Make a unique animal face by adding eyes, teeth, and other distinctive features then add details with glaze. We will fire them in the kiln and your creation will be ready for pickup in 3 weeks!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Young artists dive into a whimsical world of mixed media sculpture, where they create imaginative stacks using a variety of materials such as felt , beads and pom-poms. This engaging activity not only sparks creativity but also enhances fine motor skills and spatial awareness.. As they add personal touches and paint details, each child walks away with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and a sense of pride in their creativity.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Opening Reception - 2026 Poet Artist Collaboration
Friday, April 17, 5:30-8 pm
Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery

Join us for the opening reception of the 2026 Poet Artist Collaboration, an evening celebrating the intersection of poetry and visual art. Meet participating poets and artists, enjoy light refreshments, and explore the exhibition featuring original artworks inspired by newly written poems.

This special reception offers a chance to connect with the creatives behind the work, experience the unique dialogue between word and image, and celebrate the vibrant talent of our regional arts community. Free and open to the public.

FULL - Email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org to join the waitlist.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a braided oval rug using a unique, no-sew weaving technique using upcycled sheets. By the end of the class, you will be able to go home and finish your rug!

Please bring two different colored sheets (preferably used!) and a sharp scissors to class. Any size sheet is fine, but avoid white or very light colors as they will show more dirt in a finished rug.

Most thrift stores or used clothing stores have old sheets that are perfect for upcycling! Or bring some used sheets from your own linen closet that are no longer used.

Class Details:

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 10am-12pm

Teaching Artist: Kirsten Wert

Age: 12+, multi-generational

Level: Beginner

What to bring: Sharp scissors and 2+ used bed sheets to recycle into your rug.

Participation Fee: $20

Celebration of Poetry & Art*
Sunday, April 26, 2-4 pm
Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery

Join Red Wing Arts along with the participating poets and artists on Sunday, April 26 for a special Celebration of Poetry & Art event – a reading from our poets and presentation of the artwork created.  This ticketed event will take place at the RWA Depot Gallery beginning at 2 pm.

*Tickets will go on sale in February – check back soon!

Young artists dive into a whimsical world of mixed media sculpture, where they create imaginative stacks using a variety of materials such as felt , beads and pom-poms. This engaging activity not only sparks creativity but also enhances fine motor skills and spatial awareness.. As they add personal touches and paint details, each child walks away with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and a sense of pride in their creativity.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education now open!

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Join us for this Community Saturday in collaboration with the 2026 RWA Poet Artist Collaboration. Come create imagery using words! This art form blurs the lines between literature and visual art. Using a poem from our exhibit or one of your own, create an image out of the words. This activity is located at our Clay & Creative Center, but we encourage participants to go see the exhibit at the Depot afterwards!

In this session, little artists will transform ordinary popsicle sticks into vibrant and joyful picture frames. Using a variety of colorful materials like sequins, buttons, and stickers, children will craft unique masterpieces to hold their favorite photos. It's a perfect opportunity for kids to express themselves and take home a special keepsake!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education available now!

In this session, little artists will transform ordinary popsicle sticks into vibrant and joyful picture frames. Using a variety of colorful materials like sequins, buttons, and stickers, children will craft unique masterpieces to hold their favorite photos. It's a perfect opportunity for kids to express themselves and take home a special keepsake!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education available now!

This class allows you to dip your toes into making pottery on the wheel without the commitment of a long-term class! Learn all the steps to make your own bowl or cup, including centering the clay, piercing, and pulling walls. Participants will be able to keep 1-2 finished products at the end of the session. All work will be fired and glazed by staff, in the color of your choosing. All finished work will be available for pick-up in approximately 2-3 weeks. This class is open to individuals or children 8+ and a caregiver.

Class Information:

• Thursday, May 14th, 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: All levels welcome!

• Ages 8+, multigenerational

• Class size: 6

• Participation fee: $65 includes all materials and firings

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

This workshop is part of The Artist’s Studio Series, a program designed to increase access to training and education for working artists. Learn more here.

Workshop Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to make botanical inks using easily-sourced local plants and materials. Discover how to harvest and collect materials, prepare the inks, and use them for a variety of applications. There will also be time to experiment with the inks made in class using brushes on paper. These inks can also be used with dip pens. Students will get to keep four small bottles of ink to take home with them.

This process is applicable to a variety of artistic mediums including watercolor, illustration, calligraphy, quilting, felting, printmaking, and more.

All materials will be provided.

Workshop Information:

• Date: Saturday, May 16th from 10am-1pm

• Teaching artist: Judy Saye-Willis

• Level: All skill levels welcome.

• Ages 18+

• Participation fee: $15 per person

Celebration of Poetry & Art*
Sunday, May 17, 2-4 pm
Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery

Join Red Wing Arts along with the participating poets and artists on Sunday, May 17 for a special Celebration of Poetry & Art event – a reading from our poets and presentation of the artwork created.  This ticketed event will take place at the RWA Depot Gallery beginning at 2 pm.

*Tickets will go on sale in February – check back soon!

We'll start by examining a variety of flowers and leaves, learning about the different shapes, colors and patterns found in nature. Then kids will press and roll their chosen plants to make beautiful prints. This hands-on activity encourages creativity and helps them appreciate the wonders of nature!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education available now!

We'll start by examining a variety of flowers and leaves, learning about the different shapes, colors and patterns found in nature. Then kids will press and roll their chosen plants to make beautiful prints. This hands-on activity encourages creativity and helps them appreciate the wonders of nature!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education available now!

Join us for this beginner-friendly class designed to build confidence and spark creativity. You’ll explore essential techniques such as color mixing, layering, brushwork, and composition while learning how to use acrylics’ quick-drying, versatile nature to your advantage. Through guided exercises and a simple finished project, you’ll gain an understanding of how to block in shapes, develop depth, and bring your ideas to life on canvas.

Whether you’re brand-new to painting or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive space to experiment, ask questions, and discover the joy of creating with acrylics.

Class Information:

• Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $45 includes all materials

Note: Scholarships available for students with financial need. Please email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org

Members receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at https://redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-arts

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Create your own whimsical fairy door using natural, found materials! Build a tiny entryway fit for forest sprites, using twigs, leaves, stones, bark, and more. Join us for this hands-on activity led by artist Trudi Schaefer!

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Join us for a special collaboration with the 20th annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air! Paint your own mini landscape using watercolors as we gather outside the Depot and take in the scenery. This relaxed, all-ages activity is a fun way to try plein air painting and capture a little snapshot of the day.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Use flowers, leaves, and other natural materials to create beautiful eco prints! In this hands-on activity, you’ll explore simple printing techniques that transfer the colors and shapes of botanicals onto paper. It’s an easy, nature-inspired project perfect for all ages.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Explore the bold, joyful world of Henri Matisse in this vibrant cut-paper collage class! Participants will learn how to “draw with scissors” by shaping colorful paper into expressive forms and assembling them into playful compositions.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Explore the vibrant tradition of papel picado — a Mexican decorative art form that features intricate designs cut into colorful tissue paper. Create your own festive banners using simple folding and cutting techniques, and learn how this beautiful craft is used to celebrate special moments and cultural events.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Use body painting and body art as a playful doorway into self-expression, self-acceptance, and mental well-being. Led by artist Sheila Smith, we’ll explore ways to celebrate the body as a living canvas - one worthy of care, creativity, and confidence. No experience needed; just a willingness to show up as you are. 

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Paint your own dala horse in the traditional Swedish style! Participants will receive a flat wooden horse to decorate as they wish, perfect for ornaments or other holiday décor!