Twist & Tinsel
Sat, Nov. 22, 10am-1pm
Add a touch of natural charm to your holiday décor! Artist Mary Closner will guide participants in crafting beautiful seasonal wreaths using a variety of materials and techniques. Come for inspiration, stay for conversation, and leave with a festive handmade creation. Materials provided. Free and open to all.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host Culture Bearers from the Honoring Dakota Project to lead this Community Saturday artmaking. Free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
"Community Quilt: Tell Your Stories" brings the community together to express their unique stories, memories, and identities by piecing together individual quilt squares which were created by community members in May 2024. Together we will piece together each quilt square to form a collective story.

This community crafting project not only celebrates the tapestry of our collective experiences but also fosters a sense of belonging and connection. This crafting circle is a beautiful opportunity to weave your story into the larger narrative of our community. Together we can stitch together our vision for a community of care, utilizing diverse and integrated community resources. 

These Community Crafting Circles explore the Honoring Dakota Welcome Home Model, which is an inclusive and holistic framework designed to guide all programming events towards realizing our mission and vision. 

Students will create their own custom Christmas ornaments! Practice rolling out a slab and using a cutter to make an adorable Snowman, Christmas tree, star or other shape. Students will also paint their creations with colorful glazes. We will fire them in the kiln and ornaments will be ready for pick up in 3 weeks! Each participant can make several ornaments

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education Open Now!

Red Wing Arts to Participate in 17th Annual Give to the Max Day on November 20

Red Wing Arts is excited to participate in the 17th annual Give to the Max Day on Thursday, Nov. 20—Minnesota’s statewide giving celebration that has raised more than $330 million for local organizations since its start in 2009.

As a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and showcasing regional artists, fostering creativity, and strengthening community through the arts, Red Wing Arts depends on the generosity of donors to make its programs possible. Community gifts help sustain initiatives like free artmaking opportunities, youth workshops, public art projects, and exhibitions that connect people through creative expression.

Each donation made to Red Wing Arts through GiveMN.org qualifies the organization for additional grants from the Give to the Max Day prize pool, thanks to the generosity of the Bush Foundation.

Prize opportunities include:

• $500 Early Giving Golden Tickets (Nov. 1–19)

• $500 Golden Ticket prizes every 15 minutes on Nov. 20

• $1,000 Hourly Golden Ticket prizes on Nov. 20

• $6,000 Power Hour Prizes awarded to top fundraising organizations

• The $10,000 Super-Sized Golden Ticket, drawn from all gifts made Nov. 1–20

To make a gift and support Red Wing Arts’ mission, visit GiveMN.org and search for Red Wing Arts. Early giving begins Nov. 1, with the main event on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Follow along and join the statewide celebration using #GTMD25.

Join us in our Depot Gallery from 6-8 pm on Nov 11 for a celebration for artists and networking session offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to announce the relaunching our monthly ArtSpeak artist professional development program in 2025!

Join us in our Depot Gallery at 6 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for this program - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.

Every other month we will offer panel discussions featuring experts on topics which provide business acumen and growth tailored towards artists. Every other month we will host facilitated artwork critique and networking sessions. See details below on each monthly offering.

Students will create their own custom Christmas ornaments! Practice rolling out a slab and using a cutter to make an adorable Snowman, Christmas tree, star or other shape. Students will also paint their creations with colorful glazes. We will fire them in the kiln and ornaments will be ready for pick up in 3 weeks! Each participant can make several ornaments

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education Open Now!

Fabric & Festivity
Sat, Nov. 8, 10am-1pm
Celebrate the season with a creative morning of fabric-inspired fun! Join artist Dawn Zero Erickson for a festive make-n-take activity that explores texture, color, and pattern through simple, joyful holiday projects. Drop in anytime between 10 and 1 to create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home — or to give as a handmade gift. Fabrics and materials provided for $5 per tassel - open to all ages!

Slab-building is one of the most versatile techniques in clay! In this class, we will learn how to roll clay slabs, impress designs and textures onto the surface, as well as tips for preventing warping and cracking. Projects that will be demonstrated include soap dishes, spoonrests and small dishes. Perfect for holiday gifting or just a gift for yourself! Participants will decorate their creations with glazes and underglazes. All pieces will be fired in the kiln and ready for pick up in approximately three weeks! Participants can expect to complete 4-8 pieces.

• Nov 6th 6pm-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 13+

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $75

  Registration through Red Wing Community Education Open Now!

Thursday, Nov 6, 5-7 pm – Public Artist Reception 
Join us in celebrating the opening of Rooted: Art & Belonging! Meet the featured regional artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening of conversation, community, and creativity. This reception is free and open to all—come connect with the artists, hear the stories behind their work, and experience how art brings us closer to the feeling of home.

Featured Artists:
Marion Angelica, Cindy Brown, Christie Clarke, Mary Closner, Kelly Connole, Dawn Zero Erickson, Pete Evans, Nate Freberg, Joel Froehle, Kendra Gebbia, Peg Hansen, Zaher Hnawy, Brian Johnson, Steve King, Melissa Klema, Jerry & Rosie Kohn, James LaChance, Glynnis Lessing, Beth Lowe, Mary Beth Magyar, Jeff McDowell, Ovidio Meija, Donovan Palmquist, Sue Pariseau, David Peterson, Colleen Riley, Andy Rolph, Jack Rumpel, Clare Schuster, Tina Schowalter, Mel Tudisco, Tricia Wencel, Gloria Wiech, Brian Wolff

Home is more than just a place – it’s a feeling, a connection, a sense of belonging. Rooted: Art & Belonging explores the warmth and comfort of being surrounded by beautifully crafted, functional works of art. Featuring regional artists who draw inspiration from personal histories, cultural traditions, and the everyday beauty of familiar spaces, this exhibition celebrates the deep-rooted connections between art and home.

From textiles and ceramics to paintings and sculpture, each piece in Rooted embodies the care, creativity, and craftsmanship that make a space feel truly lived in and loved. This show invites viewers to reflect on what it means to feel at home—whether through the objects we cherish, the spaces we create, or the stories we carry with us.

Join us for these free community events in the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery!

Fabric & Festivity
Sat, Nov. 8, 10am-1pm
A Holiday Make-n-Take with Dawn Zero Erickson 

Twist & Tinsel
Sat, Nov. 22, 10am-1pm
A Wreath-Making Pop-up with Mary Closner  

Make it Merry
Sat, Nov. 29, 10am-1pm
An Ornament Demonstration with Trudi Schaefer

Threads & Thoughts
Thurs, Dec. 4, 5-7 pm
A Textile Talk with Clare Schuster

Member Mug Saturday
Sat, Dec 6, 9am-5pm
A festive sip & shop event open to the community, with RWA Members receiving 20% off their purchases.

Bring your family out for this multi-generational class for ages 9+! This class allows you to dip your toes in to making pottery on the wheel without the commitment of a long-term class. You can expect 90 minutes of instructor-supported wheel throwing. Learn all of the steps of centering the clay and pulling walls to create your own clay bowl or cup! 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 3 weeks.

Class Information:

• Tuesday, November 4t from 5:30-7pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: All levels welcome!

• Ages 9+, multi-generational

• Class size: 7

• Participation fee: $75 includes all materials and firings

Registration through Red Wing Community Education Open Now!

Join us for this spooktacular Halloween-themed art class as we celebrate the season by making two projects with Black Cats, Bats and Creepy Creatures!

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. K-1

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red Wing Community Education Open Now!

Join us for this spooktacular Halloween-themed art class as we celebrate the season by making two projects with Black Cats, Bats and Creepy Creatures!

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: Gr. 2-4

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $25

Registration through Red WIng Community Education Open Now!

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
Get inspired by the Queen of Polka Dots this Halloween season! Join us as we explore the bold, colorful, and hypnotic patterns made famous by the legendary contemporary artist, then bring that same energy to our own painted pumpkins. Think dots, stripes, repetition, and a whole lot of creativity.

All supplies (and pumpkins!) will be provided. Come celebrate creativity, community, and the magic of pumpkins — Kusama-style.

This non-traditional watercolor class, geared toward those will little or no experience, will put the fun back in the process! The instructor will demonstrate techniques, trick and tips as well as ways to combine watercolor with other materials. We will also discuss the differences in papers, brushes and other materials. Most importantly students will put brush to paper and create colorful abstract paintings with an option to add drawing or other mark-making such as stamping or stenciling.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

Level: Teen & Adult Beginner, Ages 13+

Class size: 12

Participation fee: $40

Registration through Red Wing Community Education Open Now!

As part of Shaping Sound: The Hand-built Guitar, we’re hosting a series of free events that bring the artistry of guitar making — and the music it inspires — to life. Join us, meet the makers, hear their stories, and experience the instruments in action

Thu, Oct 23, 5–7 pm – Live Music: Grace Horn & The Luthiers 
Close out the series with an unforgettable evening of music featuring Grace Horn, Analise Smith, and Satchel Cochran. Their performance celebrates the connection between instrument and artist — the heart of Shaping Sound. 

Learn from a pumpkin carving master! Bill “The Pumpkin Man" Habedank will provide instruction guided by years of practice for carving a unique jack-o-lantern. Participants will have access to Bill's custom carving tools for use during the workshop!

Bring your own pumpkin and an X-acto knife if you have one. Everything else will be provided. Particiapnts may also bring a printed image or pattern that they’d like to put on their pumpkin.

All ages welcome, children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Participation fee: $15

As part of Shaping Sound: The Hand-built Guitar, we’re hosting a series of free events that bring the artistry of guitar making — and the music it inspires — to life. Join us, meet the makers, hear their stories, and experience the instruments in action

Sat, Oct 18, 10 am–1 pm – Luthier Demonstration
Step inside the workshop world of guitar making with live demonstrations from luthier Ashlynne Mullis. See the tools, techniques, and meticulous attention to detail that transform raw wood into resonant works of art. 

In this workshop, Dan will teach you techniques that help solve the mysteries of watercolor. You will learn how to work with the watercolor medium, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and luminous washes through a series of smaller studies and Dan’s approach of “see it, simplify it, and state it”.

The class is fun and fast-paced. Participants will watch demonstrations and then apply the concepts to their own work through hands-on painting. Dan also uses friendly back-and-forth critiques for constructive feedback.

This class is watercolor only and does not include Dan’s technique of combining acrylic with watercolor. (Images provided for this workshop description are samples only.)

CLASS INFORMATION:

• Saturday, October 18, 9 am-4 pm (one hour lunch break)

• Teaching artist: Dan Wiemer

• Level: Beginning to Intermediate

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $175

SUPPLY LIST for Strong and Simple Watercolor:

Many people already have supplies that are fine. Bring those; you can impress your neighbors and your teacher.

WATERCOLOR PAINTS: I use a fairly traditional collection of colors. If you have others you enjoy working with that’s fine, bring them. Mine include cerulean blue, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, raw sienna, burnt sienna, Cadmium or winsor red, alizarin crimson (or permanent rose), Sap green, viridian and Paynes gray or neutral tint that I often use for value studies. You may have some wonderful new colors to show me! It is easier for watercolor artists to have the paints already squeezed into and dried in a plastic palette with a lid. I recommend you do this process several days prior to the workshop.

BRUSHES: Bring several different size brushes. I prefer round brushes but you can also bring flat brushes.

PAPER: Sheets or blocks are fine, just make sure it is 100% rag (cotton). No student-grade paper for your sake and mine. Student grade paper leads to more frustration and pain than the money you save. There are many fine rag papers. I recommend 140# Arches cold pressed or hot pressed because this can handle the repetitive masking process of the technique you will learn. Softer papers are not sufficient for this process. All of our studies will be 11x15 quarter sheets or smaller. If you have trouble finding 140# Arches paper, Dan will have some available for purchase.

OTHER: Pencil, sketchpad or copy paper, soft eraser (Magicrub) or something like a white eraser, container for clean water, roll of paper towels, board or piece of Masonite to tape down loose paper, masking tape.

If you already have a watercolor palette, don’t spend a whole lot of money or change your palette for this workshop, I am not that fussy. If you have any questions about supplies or the workshop don’t hesitate to call or email me. 651-276-5559 danwiemer@gmail.com Thanks - Dan Wiemer

ARTIST BIO: 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 workshops for more than 25 years 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. 

Would you like to connect with area creatives? Do you have a work in progress, or artwork idea you’d like feedback on? Then this free event is for you!

Join us in our Depot Gallery from 6-8 pm on Oct 14 for a facilitated artwork critique and networking session - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.

Red Wing Arts is pleased to announce the relaunching our monthly ArtSpeak artist professional development program in 2025!

Join us in our Depot Gallery at 6 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for this program - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists.

Every other month we will offer panel discussions featuring experts on topics which provide business acumen and growth tailored towards artists. Every other month we will host facilitated artwork critique and networking sessions. See details below on each monthly offering.

Create your pumpkin out of clay! Make a unique pumpkin 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!

Note: Please register through the Red Wing Community Education page. Registration button below. Registration coming soon!

Location: Burnside Elementary School

Ages: Grades 2-4

Instructor: Cherish Haskell

Cost: $25

Red Wing Arts Fall Festival
59th Annual Juried Art Show • Downtown Red Wing, MN
SAT, OCT 11, 10-5 & SUN, OCT 12, 10-4
ARTISTS | FOOD | MUSIC
Details at redwingartsfallfestival.org

Sponsored in part by:
St. James Hotel
City of Red Wing
Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation
Wells Fargo Advisors - Ian Scheerer
"Community Mike" Murphy
Edward Jones - Jason Reding
Uffda Shop
Speight Anderson & Lappegaard, P.A.
Xcel Energy
The Red Wing Trolley
Simple Abundance
Q Media Group
Mandy's Coffee & Cafe
Hanisch Bakery & Coffee Shop
Adourn
Smith + Trade Mercantile
Whimsy's by Krista
H.W. Mercantile

Cover artwork by Naomi Hart, 2024 Best of Show

Red Wing Arts Fall Festival
59th Annual Juried Art Show • Downtown Red Wing, MN
SAT, OCT 11, 10-5 & SUN, OCT 12, 10-4
ARTISTS | FOOD | MUSIC
Details at redwingartsfallfestival.org

Sponsored in part by:
St. James Hotel
City of Red Wing
Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation
Wells Fargo Advisors - Ian Scheerer
"Community Mike" Murphy
Edward Jones - Jason Reding
Uffda Shop
Speight Anderson & Lappegaard, P.A.
Xcel Energy
The Red Wing Trolley
Simple Abundance
Q Media Group
Mandy's Coffee & Cafe
Hanisch Bakery & Coffee Shop
Adourn
Smith + Trade Mercantile
Whimsy's by Krista
H.W. Mercantile

Cover artwork by Naomi Hart, 2024 Best of Show

This class allows you to dip your toes in to making pottery on the wheel without the commitment of a long-term class! You can expect 90 minutes of instructor-supported wheel throwing. Learn all of the steps of centering the clay and pulling walls to create your own clay bowl or cup! 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 3 weeks.

Class Information:

• Thursday, October 9th from 6-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: All levels welcome!

• Ages 15+

• Class size: 7

• Participation fee: $75 includes all materials and firings

Registration through Community Education at link below

Join us for stories and poems from Christopher Burawa, Laura Farrell, John Jodzio, and Molly Sutton Kiefer.

6-7pm at the Red Wing Clay and Creative Center -- see you there!

Author Bios:

Christopher Burawa is the author of The Small Mystery of Lapses (Cleveland State University 2005) and Where I Came Here From (Finishing Line, 2023.) He lives in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Laura Farrell is an aspiring author whose love for storytelling was sparked at a young age by her great uncle, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning science fiction writer Gordon R. Dickson. In 2025, Laura attended the Writing Day Workshop held in Minneapolis, where the first page of her work was selected to be read aloud and received praise from four literary agents. By day, Laura works as a commercial real estate broker, and by night, she’s trying to pin down her muse. Laura lives in Chaska with her loving husband and a goofy Labrador.

John Jodzio's work has been featured in a variety of places including This American Life, McSweeney's, and New York Magazine. He's the author of the short story collections, Knockout, Get In If You Want To Live, and If You Lived Here You’d Already Be Home. He lives in St. Paul.

Molly Sutton Kiefer is the author of the lyric essay, Nestuary, as well as three poetry chapbooks. Her work has appeared in various literary journals including Poetry Northwest, Orion, and The Poetry Foundation. She teaches literature and writing at Red Wing High School and lives on three acres of woods with her family.

John Jodzio is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity 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.

Grab your friends and family and join us for a morning of festive creativity and community with this autumnal version of our Paint Your Own Pottery event! Paint your own pumpkin plate to use or display for the fall season. Make it cute or spooky - painter’s choice! We will also have our classic offerings of mugs, jars, bowls, and more.

We will fire your piece and notify you for pickup approximately 2 weeks after the event. We can also ship pottery for an additional fee.

This multi-generaltional class is designed for children ages 5+ and adults to take together.

EVENT INFORMATION:

• Saturday, October 4 from 9:30am-12:30pm

• Open to ages 5+, multi-generaltional (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult)

• Participation fee: $25

Tap into your intuitive flow with this meditative, hands-on workshop with Leah Buysse of Intuitive Self Healing & Cherish Haskell of Red Wing Arts.

This class begins with a grounding exercise, setting a calm and focused atmosphere. Following this, each participant will engage in an individual oracle card reading with Leah to gain insight, guidance, or inspiration on various aspects of their lives.

Before their readings, participants will engage in easy creative warm-up exercises led by Cherish and will then interpret or respond to their reading using clay, allowing for intuitive expression through the medium rather than concentrating solely on the final outcomes.

Participants can choose to have their pieces fired in the RWA kiln and pieces will be ready for pick up in approximately three weeks. Tea and light snacks provided.

Class Information:

• Thursday, October 2nd from 5:30-7:30pm

• Teaching artist: Leah Buysse & Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

• Ages 18+

• Class size: 8

• Participation fee: $75