Do you want to know more about applying for artist grants? Here’s your chance to learn about upcoming grant opportunities for creatives, and best practices for writing successful grants. Artists and creatives of all disciplines are welcome!

Please join us on Tuesday, March 10 from 6-7 pm in our Depot Gallery for a panel discussion and Q & A session on grants for artists. Featured panelists include: Sharon Mansur - dance and visual/film artist, and Outreach & Accessibility Manager with the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), and Jessalyn Finch - interdisciplinary artist based in Rochester, MN, working in large-scale drawing, sculpture, performance, and film.

Featured Panelists

Sharon Mansur
Sharon Mansur (she/her) is originally from Boston, and currently based in Winona, Mni Sota Makoce/MN, Dakota land. In her role at SEMAC she strengthens arts access across southeastern Minnesota by building partnerships, developing workshops, and ensuring our programs reach all communities to make the arts truly accessible for everyone.

She is a dance/interdisciplinary artist, curator, educator, arts administrator, and facilitator of gatherings that embody creativity, social justice and healing practices. Sharon has been fortunate to work at Dance Place, in Washington, DC, BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange in Brooklyn, NY, and more recently with Frozen River Film Festival and Art of the Rural in Winona. She also served on the dance faculty at Winona State University and University of Maryland, and currently directs The Cedar Tree Project, a creative platform for Arab contemporary art and artists. In the Driftless region Sharon loves hiking, rock climbing, bike rides by the lake, and tending to her pollinator gardens.

Jessalyn Finch

Jessalyn Finch (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Rochester, MN, working in large-scale drawing, sculpture, performance, and film. Her practice explores relationships to the body, personal narrative, and identity through interactive installations and collaborations with modern dancers and filmmakers. Her work has been exhibited nationally in Minneapolis/St.Paul,  Seattle, Bloomington, Rochester, and other arts venues throughout the Midwest. She has received grant support from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council and the Rochester Downtown Alliance, and has participated in residencies at NE Sculpture | Gallery Factory (Minneapolis), Fishbowl Studios (Seattle), and Threshold Arts (Rochester), among others.

Jessalyn holds a Master of Science in Project Management, which informs her approach to grant writing and creative planning. She views applications as both strategic frameworks and storytelling tools, balancing clarity, budgeting, logistics, and vision. After securing funding for exhibitions, collaborative film projects, and community programming, she launched a mid-career artist residency program in partnership with Olmsted County in 2026. She is passionate about helping artists approach their careers with confidence, structure, and authenticity.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to present 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.

Each month we’ll alternate between panel discussions featuring experts on topics that build business skills and professional growth, and studio visits and networking sessions. Artists and creatives of all disciplines are welcome!

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.

Each month we feature a area artist in our Depot Shop - our March featured artist is Chap Achen. Come meet the artist on Saturday, March 14 from 12-2 pm! During this pop-up Chap will have an expanded offering of prints available for sale and will demonstrate his collection of film and digital cameras in our Depot Gallery. He’ll share how different formats, lenses, and camera systems influence the final image, discuss the unique qualities of shooting film versus digital, and talk through the creative and technical decisions behind his work. This is a great opportunity to see the tools of his craft up close, ask questions, and gain insight into his photographic process.

MARCH FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH: CHAP ACHEN

I have been photographing the area in and around Red Wing for almost 50 years and winter is my favorite subject. I am often drawn to black and white presentation.

Digital photography changed my approach but I still enjoy the monochrome image. I now have the luxury of shooting in color and making decisions based on the best presentation of the image. Portraits and Travel are favorites today.  

Find more at chapachenphotography.com

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 multi-generational, designed for individuals OR youth 8+ and a caregiver to take together!

Class Information:

• Monday, March 16, 1:30-3:30pm

• 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 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 multi-generational, designed for individuals OR youth 8+ and a caregiver to take together!

Class Information:

• Wednesday, March 18, 1:30-3:30pm

• 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

Explore the world of watercolor in this class designed for beginners or those looking for a refresher. Learn the core foundational skills including knowledge of materials, mixing colors, and basic techniques. Students will practice creating gradients, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and more while learning how to balance water and pigment for confident, intentional results.

By the end of class, participants will complete a small collection of studies and gain knowledge they can bring with them for future studies and paintings. This class is perfect for anyone curious about watercolor or looking to build a strong foundation.

Class Information:

• Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner

• 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

Create a beautiful and functional yarn bowl to keep your fiber projects tidy and tangle-free! In this hands-on class, you’ll use basic handbuilding techniques to shape your own ceramic bowl, then add cutouts, curves, and decorative details that guide your yarn smoothly as you work. We’ll explore design ideas, surface textures, and finishing touches so each piece reflects your personal style.

Perfect for knitters, crocheters, and anyone who loves both clay and cozy crafts, this class offers a relaxed creative experience and a finished bowl that’s as practical as it is artful. All skill levels welcome.

Class Information:

• Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Class size: 8

• Participation fee: $60 includes all materials and firings

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

Artwork image credit: Christine Tenenholtz

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: Tuesday, March 31 from 6-8pm

Teaching Artist: Kirsten Wert

Age: 10+, multi-generational

Level: Beginner

All materials provided.

Discover the bold, graphic imagery of relief printmaking in this beginner-friendly class. Students will learn the fundamentals of carving, inking, and stamping using linoleum blocks to create their own original prints. Explore how line, shape, and contrast come together to create striking images, and experiment with printing on paper to produce a small series of hand-pulled prints. By the end of class, you’ll leave with finished artwork, a reusable carved block, and the skills to continue printing at home. No prior experience is necessary!

Class Information:

• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $65 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

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!

Red Wing Arts Live!

Join us for live music on the 1st Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm. Enjoy acoustic sets in our Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, creating a relaxed vibe while you wander the exhibit, check out the shop, or just hang out for a bit. Visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the evening as your schedule allows.

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.

Join Red Wing Arts and Honoring Dakota Project for our Monthly Community Crafting Circles.

On April 13, learn the art of basket making with local Dakota Artist, Natasha Roozen. Natasha will guide attendees through the process of braiding and stitching the grass into a basket.

Free and open to the public, come as your schedule allows; a light meal will be provided. Held at the RWA Clay & Creative Center, 436 W. Third Street.

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!

Ever wonder how artists get into exhibits and festivals to sell their work? Learn how in this discussion lead by seasoned exhibit and festival artists and organizers about how to get started! Artists and Arts Administrators, Julie Fakler and Tami Resler will share their experiences on successfully applying for and participating in exhibits and art festivals across the region. They will provide practical suggestions for aspiring artists from an organizer’s perspective.

Join us in our Depot Gallery from 6-7 pm on April 14 for a facilitated educational discussion - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.

FEATURED PANELISTS

Julie Fakler has been the Executive Director of the Paradise Center for the Arts (PCA) since 2023 and has held multiple roles at PCA over 14 years: Visual Arts & Education Director, Operations Manager, Member Guest Services, Instructor, and Gallery Committee Chair. A professional artist and arts advocate, she has received several personal grants and secured many grants for PCA. She has served as a SEMAC Board Member and Advisory Panelist, and been on the Studio ARTour planning committee, Faribault Tourism Board, Historic Downtown Committee, BNI, and Downstream Film Leadership Committee.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to present our monthly ARTSpeak artist professional development program!

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

Each month we’ll alternate between panel discussions featuring experts on topics that build business skills and professional growth, and studio visits and networking sessions. Artists and creatives of all disciplines are welcome!

ARTSpeak 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.

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. An open house from 1-2 pm to view the exhibit in the Depot Gallery will precede the event for ticket holders.

April 26 Poets & Artists

POETS

Dan Dietrich, Mim Kagol, Steven Schild , Henry Panowitsch , Christopher Kuntz, Thomas Beran, Rob Hardy, Alia Wakanda, Leo Rose Rodriguez, Ken McCullough

ARTISTS

Sherri Kruger-Kukowski, Dawn Zero Erickson, Chris Allen, Connie Ludwig, Mary Rossing, Richard Swanson, Katharine Gotham, Kendra Gebbia, Rebecca David, Chap Achen, Matt Quinn

Thank you to P. Hanson Marketing and Suzanne Blue for supporting our 2026 Poet Artist Collaboration!

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!

Join us for this engaging workshop with renowned artist Dan Wiemer! In this introductory workshop, students will learn techniques that help solve the mysteries of watercolor. Discover how to work with the watercolor medium, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and luminous washes. Students will be guided through a series of smaller studies using Dan’s approach of “see it, simplify it, and state it”.

This class is fun and fast-paced. Participants will watch demonstrations and then apply the concepts to their own work through hands-on painting. Students will also be able to engage in dialogue as they work, with friendly back-and-forth critiques for constructive feedback with Dan and the class.

Workshop Information:

• Date: Saturday, May 2 from 9am-4pm (one hour break for lunch)

• Teaching artist: Dan Wiemer

• Level: Beginner to Intermediate

• Ages 18+

• Participation fee: $175 per person

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

About the Artist: Trained as a graphic designer with a degree from Iowa State, Dan paints in the studio and on location (plein air), and has won many awards including several best-of-show in juried competitions and art fairs throughout the Midwest.

For more than 25 years, Dan has taught watercolor and previously served as the president of the MN Watercolor Society. His technique uniquely combines opaque acrylic with transparent watercolor that stylizes the landscape and is influenced by printmakers and batik artists.

Dan has been fortunate to have two extended stays in China - painting, teaching and exhibiting. In addition to China, he has painted in Puerto Rico, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and throughout the United States.

“I am obsessed with design, negative shape making and the ruggedness of the north. These obsessions led me to study Canadian painters, most notably Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, who worked primarily in the early 1900’s. The illustrative style is personally relatable to me. Their career paths evolved from graphic designers, to illustrators, to painters. This has been my path as well.

Finding rhythm in the landscape has become a hallmark of my work. Rhythm to me is connecting highlight shapes with linked shadow shapes in an interesting way that creates movement and pathways for the eye.

My technique uniquely combines opaque acrylic with transparent watercolor that stylizes the landscape and is influenced by printmakers and batik artists. Their approach to creating negative shapes is similar to how I construct and distill my scenes. “ - Dan Wiemer

Red Wing Arts Live!

Join us for live music on the 1st Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm. Enjoy acoustic sets in our Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, creating a relaxed vibe while you wander the exhibit, check out the shop, or just hang out for a bit. Visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the evening as your schedule allows.

Featured on May 7: Mike Munson

Mike Munson is a renowned guitarist with an unmistakable sound. His prolific catalogue of original songs demonstrates his mastery of the instrument and has garnered a devoted fan base. He naturally weaves together threads from many styles of music including American primitive guitar, early rock and roll and blues.

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!

Spend time in the creative space of artist Dan Wiemer 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.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to present our monthly ARTSpeak artist professional development program!

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

Each month we’ll alternate between panel discussions featuring experts on topics that build business skills and professional growth, and studio visits and networking sessions. Artists and creatives of all disciplines are welcome!

ARTSpeak 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.

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. An open house for from 1-2 pm to view the exhibit in the Depot Gallery will precede the event for ticket holders.

May 17 Poets & Artists

POETS

Hannah Kosek, Sara Dovre Wudali, Carrie Maynard- Allen, Catherine Galascione, Norita Dittberner-Jax, Elizabeth Spencer, Sharon Chmielarz, Pamela Sinicrope, Patrick Cabello Hansel, Kelly Travis, D.E. Green, Vicky Lettmann , Mary Junge, Susan McMillan    

ARTISTS

Mark Granlund, Denise Bunkert, Anne Landreman, Kelly Schamberger, Sarah Flicek, Sandy Bot-Miller, Lukas Carlson, Sonja Hutchinson, Janice Nelson Johnson, Craig Snyder, Dan Wiemer, Leslie Batt-Lutz, Kathy Swanson  

Thank you to P. Hanson Marketing and Suzanne Blue for supporting our 2026 Poet Artist Collaboration!

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!

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, botanical artist Nancy Lizette Berlin will teach participants how to combine artistic expression with scientific observation, capturing the beauty and intricate details of local plants. The workshop will begin with a short hike at He Mni Can, where students will practice sketching plants outdoors. Then we will move to the Clay & Creative Center where Nancy will walk students through turinging their sketches into small 4x6 paintings or cards using watercolors.

This workshop is great for artists looking to develop their drawing and observational skills, and painting with watercolors.

All materials will be provided, and students will receive their own paper and a brush for further practice.

We will have a rain location in case of inclement weather.

Workshop Information:

• Date: Saturday, June 20th from 9am-1pm

• Teaching artist: Nancy Lizette Berlin

• Level: All skill levels welcome - drawing and painting experience is helpful but not required.

• Ages 18+

• Participation fee: $15 per person

A Cultural Heritage Presentation and Czech Glass Jewelry Design Workshop by Andrea Turini

Join Minnesota jewelry artist Andrea Turini on June 27th from 10:30am-12pm as she brings audiences inside the living traditions of Czech glass and beadmaking. Her presentation, Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, draws on firsthand experiences in Jablonec nad Nisou, a region long recognized as a world center of bead and button production.

Then, audience members have the option to attend the Czech Glass Jewelry Design Workshop from 1-2pm.

The presentation is free and open to all, but please RSVP by following the registration link below. If you plan to add on the workshop, please make this selection in addition to the presentation option at check out.

During the presentation, audiences will learn about:

Cultural Storytelling

• The evolution of the Czech glass industry, from family workshops to state-run factories under communism, and how artists adapted their craft during these changing eras

• Generational traditions — families who have passed down lampworking, pressing, and cutting techniques for centuries

• The cultural significance of beads and buttons, both as local artistry and as exports that shaped global fashion

• The resilience of a cottage industry that once fed an entire region, where survival depended on glass and beadmaking — and the fact that many workshops remain in business today is nothing short of astounding

Interactive Demonstration

• Step-by-step look at how a bead and a button are made

• Sample beads at different production stages for audiences to handle

• A Czech button mold and examples of finished jewelry featuring Czech glass

Add-On Workshop: Czech Glass Jewelry Design Class

Following the presentation, participants can enjoy a one-hour hands-on jewelry design session. Each person will design a coordinating set — either:

• Earrings + Necklace, or

• Earrings + Bracelet

Participants select from Andrea’s curated collection of authentic Czech glass beads to create their designs. Andrea demonstrates design concepts and assists with selection, then completes the technical finishing (wrapping, crimping and assembly) during class.

Recognition

This program was awarded a Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) grant, recognizing its artistic and educational value. While the grant supports a tour in southeastern Minnesota, Andrea also offers the program to arts centers, libraries, cultural groups, and community organizations across the region.

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