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Tween Art Adventures - Session 1
Jan
6
to Feb 10

Tween Art Adventures - Session 1

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The goals of this youth art instruction series for tweens include fostering creativity and self expression, providing a safe and supported environment for creative risk-taking and encouraging collaboration and social interaction among peers. The classes aim to introduce various techniques and mediums, allowing young artists to discover their unique styles and interests through art-based games, art challenges and mini-projects.

Additionally, the program seeks to build confidence, enhance problem-solving skills and emphasize the importance of commitment and perseverance in artmaking. We aim to cultivate a community of young artists who support and learn from one another.

Class Information:

  • Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 from 4-5:30pm (Six meetings)

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ages 9-13

  • Class size: 15

  • Participation fee: $150

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

REGISTRATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION NOW OPEN

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Introduction to Wheel Throwing - Winter Session
Jan
21
to Feb 25

Introduction to Wheel Throwing - Winter Session

This class combines instructor-led demonstrations with hands-on practice, focusing on the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn all the stages of making a pot, including centering, opening, and pulling pots as well as trimming and glazing. This class is perfect for beginners or those looking to continue practice on the wheel with guided instruction. Class fee includes clay, all glazing materials, firings and open studio time.

Class Information:

  • Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 from 5:30pm-7:30pm

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ages 15+

  • Class size: 6

  • Participation fee: $295

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

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Introduction to Watercolor Series
Feb
5
to Feb 19

Introduction to Watercolor Series

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Explore the world of watercolor in this three-week series designed for beginners or those looking for a refresher. Each session explores core foundational skills including knowledge of materials, mixing different palettes and color theory, to mastering essential techniques like washes, layering, and controlled brushwork. Students will practice creating texture, gradients, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and more while learning how to balance water and pigment for confident, intentional results.

By the end of the series, participants will complete a small collection of studies and a finished piece that showcases their new skills. This relaxed, encouraging class is perfect for anyone curious about watercolor or looking to build strong fundamentals before moving on to more advanced projects.

Class Details:

Date/Time: Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 from 5:30-7:30pm

Teaching Artist: Cherish Haskell

Age: 16+

Level: Beginner

Class size: 12

Participation Fee: $120

All materials included in class fee.

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United Together Craft Night
Feb
9
4:00 PM16:00

United Together Craft Night

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Join us for our United Together Craft Night!

Mondays, February 2, 9, & 23 from 4-7pm

Arts are a powerful connector. On January 17th, Red Wing Arts hosted United Together, Red Wing with the help of local partners. This community gathering was rooted in care, connection, and belonging and over 250 community members came together to listen to music, share a meal, make art, and connect as neighbors.

We believe Red Wing is strongest when we care for one another and create spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our United Together Craft Nights are an extension of this event.

Enjoy some tea or cocoa while gathering with other people and making art! Some projects we have include:

  • Write a hopeful message on a heart to be distributed to local businesses

  • Make your own button

  • Fill out a card that will be sent to a family in our community

  • Paint a t-shirt

  • Or bring your own project!

These events are free and everyone is welcome!

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Claymates! (Morning Session) - FULL
Feb
14
10:00 AM10:00

Claymates! (Morning Session) - FULL

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

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

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Community Saturday - Mindful Clay Bowls
Feb
14
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Mindful Clay Bowls

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.


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.

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Claymates! (Afternoon Session) - FULL
Feb
14
2:00 PM14:00

Claymates! (Afternoon Session) - FULL

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

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

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Fun with Clay for Kids, Gr 2-4
Feb
17
2:00 PM14:00

Fun with Clay for Kids, Gr 2-4

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!

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Tween Art Adventures - Session 2
Feb
17
to Mar 10

Tween Art Adventures - Session 2

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The goals of this youth art instruction series for tweens include fostering creativity and self expression, providing a safe and supported environment for creative risk-taking and encouraging collaboration and social interaction among peers. The classes aim to introduce various techniques and mediums, allowing young artists to discover their unique styles and interests through art-based games, art challenges and mini-projects.

Additionally, the program seeks to build confidence, enhance problem-solving skills and emphasize the importance of commitment and perseverance in artmaking. We aim to cultivate a community of young artists who support and learn from one another.

Class Information:

  • Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 17 - Mar. 10 from 4-5:30pm (Four meetings)

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ages 9-13

  • Class size: 15

  • Participation fee: $100

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

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A Value Approach to Watercolor with Andy Evansen - FULL
Feb
18
to Feb 20

A Value Approach to Watercolor with Andy Evansen - FULL

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

There seems to be a never-endinq quest to loosen up in watercolor and it’s probably the most common goal of students. It’s easy to fall into the trap of putting too much into your paintings, and editing out the non-essential whether working from photo reference or painting on location is vital.

Painting loosely doesn't just 'happen', it comes from gaining a comfort level with your skills and materials over time. However, there are techniques that can speed up this process.

My workshop will focus on using value studies from the outset to identify the large shapes in a scene. These large shapes provide the artist with opportunities for lost edges when painting in watercolor, which is essential if we are to take full advantage of the medium. Too often the 'found edges', or details, take over the painter's thinking process, and the result is a tight watercolor.

We will move on toward color paintings using value studies as our guide, and complete color painting lessons together. Demonstration paintings will be done by Andy to reinforce the lessons.

“My interest in art started at a young age, and I spent a great deal of my time drawing. When I began watercolor painting in my 20s, I was inspired mostly by the British artists Edward Seago, Ed Wesson and Trevor Chamberlain. Their ability to capture the landscape with such an economy of brushstroke is remarkable, taking advantage of the luminosity of watercolors done in just a few washes. In addition, I was impressed with the way those artists seemed to capture everyday scenes in such a way that revealed a hidden beauty, subjects that many would simply pass by. I now find myself trying to emulate that in my watercolors of the Midwest.”

Andy has been featured in many publications and has become a sought-after workshop instructor who paints and teaches internationally. His paintings have won numerous awards, including the Bronze and High Winds Medals from the American Watercolor Society, where he is now a Dolphin Fellow. His love of painting on location also led to him being a featured presenter at the 2014 and 2016 Plein Air Conventions and inclusion in the 2017 Qingdao International Masters Watercolor Plein Air Event. In 2022 he was voted into the Pure Watercolour Society of England as an International Member.

You can view his work at www.EvansenArtStudio.com.

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Fun with Clay for Kids, Gr K-1
Feb
19
2:15 PM14:15

Fun with Clay for Kids, Gr K-1

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!

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Painting Light with Oils with Anna Chambers-Goldberg
Feb
21
12:00 PM12:00

Painting Light with Oils with Anna Chambers-Goldberg

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Join us for a fun afternoon of painting! Together we will create a painting step-by-step, no experience necessary. You’ll learn a bunch of basic painting techniques, and some bonus drawing and photoshop skills as well! At the end you’ll have your very own gorgeous 12”x12” oil painting. v

The painting pictured is not the one we will paint! We will paint a brand new piece you’ve never seen before. It will have Anna’s signature atmospheric lighting.

The oil paint we are using is specially formulated to mix with water, so there are no harsh chemicals or fumes! Please bring a cardboard box or similar to carry your piece home as it will still be wet.

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.

Photo by Zoe Prinds-Flash

About the Artist: My mission as a painter is to spread joy, using visual harmony to balance the stress and chaos of our fraught world. Capturing moments of light-filled peace, I build fantasies that become momentarily real; reminders to indulge in the joy of life. The freedom, immediacy, and visceral satisfaction I feel while working fills up my soul in the very best way. I was born in New England, but grew up and still live in Minneapolis, MN. I studied art at Macalester College, graduating in 2009. Since 2023 I have focused almost exclusively on painting, and I am now lucky enough to paint full time. I live with my husband, kids, and too many pets in South Minneapolis.

See more of Anna’s work at her website here!

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United Together Craft Night
Feb
23
4:00 PM16:00

United Together Craft Night

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Join us for our United Together Craft Night!

Mondays, February 2, 9, & 23 from 4-7pm

Arts are a powerful connector. On January 17th, Red Wing Arts hosted United Together, Red Wing with the help of local partners. This community gathering was rooted in care, connection, and belonging and over 250 community members came together to listen to music, share a meal, make art, and connect as neighbors.

We believe Red Wing is strongest when we care for one another and create spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our United Together Craft Nights are an extension of this event.

Enjoy some tea or cocoa while gathering with other people and making art! Some projects we have include:

  • Write a hopeful message on a heart to be distributed to local businesses

  • Make your own button

  • Fill out a card that will be sent to a family in our community

  • Paint a t-shirt

  • Or bring your own project!

These events are free and everyone is welcome!

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February No Sew Braided Rugs with Kirsten Wert - FULL
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00

February No Sew Braided Rugs with Kirsten Wert - FULL

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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

About the Artist: Kirsten taught this class at a nonprofit fiber arts upcycle store in Washington State. She has since relocated to Minnesota and is loving all the state has to offer. Kirsten loves bicycling and gardening and is working on learning new native plants here and growing a pollinator bed for the many Minnesota bees and butterflies.

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Pet Portrait Painting, Gr 2-4
Mar
3
2:00 PM14:00

Pet Portrait Painting, Gr 2-4

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!

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Beyond the Basics - Wheel Throwing
Mar
4
to Apr 8

Beyond the Basics - Wheel Throwing

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Take the next step in your wheel-throwing journey with our intermediate wheel throwing series! In this six-week class, students will build upon their basic understanding of clay and wheel throwing to develop their forms and artistic voice. Learn how to create more complex, multi-part forms and add attachments like handles and spouts. Students will also explore new surface treatments and processes for finishing work. This class is designed for students who have previous wheel-throwing experience and are comfortable with basic forms on the wheel.

Class Details:

Date: Wednesdays, March 4 - April 8 from 6:30-8:30pm

Teaching Artist: Andrew Rivera

Age: 16+

Level: Intermediate

Class size: 6

Participation Fee: $295

All materials included in class fee.

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: Andrew Rivera is a visual artist inspired by function, history, design, and culture. His wares are a reflection of personal identity and his Mexican heritage. Andrew teaches ceramics in the Twin Cities area and currently resides in Hastings, MN where he makes work out of his downtown studio.

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Pet Portrait Painting, Gr K-1
Mar
12
2:15 PM14:15

Pet Portrait Painting, Gr K-1

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!

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Gelli Plate Printing
Mar
12
5:30 PM17:30

Gelli Plate Printing

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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

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Community Saturday - Wooden Caddy with SawRise Woodworks
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Wooden Caddy with SawRise Woodworks

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 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.

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Spring into Art: Spring Break Camp for ages 9-13
Mar
16
to Mar 17

Spring into Art: Spring Break Camp for ages 9-13

Celebrate spring break with two days of creativity, color, and hands-on fun! This mini art camp invites young artists to explore a variety of materials and techniques. Each day features guided activities designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative problem-solving, all in a welcoming studio environment.

Class Information:

  • Monday/Tuesday, March 16th-17th from 10am-12pm both days

  • Age: 9-13

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $90 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

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Spring into Art: Spring Break Camp for ages 6-8
Mar
18
to Mar 19

Spring into Art: Spring Break Camp for ages 6-8

Celebrate spring break with two days of creativity, color, and hands-on fun! This mini art camp invites young artists to explore a variety of materials and techniques. Each day features guided activities designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative problem-solving, all in a welcoming studio environment.

Class Information:

  • Wednesday/Thursday, March 18th-19th from 10am-12pm both days

  • Age: 6-8

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $90 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

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Tween Art Adventures - Session 3
Mar
24
to Apr 28

Tween Art Adventures - Session 3

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The goals of this youth art instruction series for tweens include fostering creativity and self expression, providing a safe and supported environment for creative risk-taking and encouraging collaboration and social interaction among peers. The classes aim to introduce various techniques and mediums, allowing young artists to discover their unique styles and interests through art-based games, art challenges and mini-projects.

Additionally, the program seeks to build confidence, enhance problem-solving skills and emphasize the importance of commitment and perseverance in artmaking. We aim to cultivate a community of young artists who support and learn from one another.

Class Information:

  • Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 24 - Apr. 28 from 4-5:30pm (Six meetings)

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ages 9-13

  • Class size: 15

  • Participation fee: $150

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

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Clay Yarn Bowls
Mar
26
to Mar 27

Clay Yarn Bowls

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

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Artwork image credit: Christine Tenenholtz

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Creative Confidence Building with M E Fuller
Mar
28
10:00 AM10:00

Creative Confidence Building with M E Fuller

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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

About the Artist: “I am a practicing author, visual artist, and workshop facilitator living in rural SW Minnesota. After early retirement, I restarted my creative career and encouraged others to do the same. At 70, I successfully transitioned from traditional and illustrative art to abstract forms, exhibiting my work in galleries, juried group shows, and solo shows throughout the state. I am a recipient of both MN state and regional arts grants to build and gain new knowledge that I love to share with others.” View her work and more at her Substack here.

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Clay Hands Wallhanging, Gr 2-4
Mar
31
2:00 PM14:00

Clay Hands Wallhanging, Gr 2-4

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!

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Upcycled Woven Potholders with Kirsten Wert
Mar
31
6:00 PM18:00

Upcycled Woven Potholders with Kirsten Wert

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Join us to learn a new technique to make a classic woven potholder!  We will use handheld looms and pre-cut t shirts to make sturdy and functional potholders.  These are a great upgrade for your own kitchen or the perfect gift for a friend.  Learn how to upcycle your old t shirts into something you can use every day!  You will have time to complete one potholder in class and be able to check out the loom to finish your pair at home. Materials to make 2 potholders are included in the class. Ages 10+ welcome.  

Class Details:

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

Teaching Artist: Kirsten Wert

Age: 10+, multi-generational

Level: Beginner

All materials provided.

Participation Fee: $20

About the Artist: Kirsten taught this class at a nonprofit fiber arts upcycle store in Washington State. She has since relocated to Minnesota and is loving all the state has to offer. Kirsten loves bicycling and gardening and is working on learning new native plants here and growing a pollinator bed for the many Minnesota bees and butterflies.

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Silly Animals in Clay, Gr K-1
Apr
2
2:15 PM14:15

Silly Animals in Clay, Gr K-1

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!

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April Clay Exploration on the Wheel
Apr
9
5:30 PM17:30

April Clay Exploration on the Wheel

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

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Community Saturday - Hand Mending with Kirsten Wert
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Hand Mending with Kirsten Wert

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.


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.

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Silly Animals in Clay, Gr 2-4
Apr
14
2:00 PM14:00

Silly Animals in Clay, Gr 2-4

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!

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Introduction to Wheel Throwing - Spring Session
Apr
15
to May 20

Introduction to Wheel Throwing - Spring Session

This class combines instructor-led demonstrations with hands-on practice, focusing on the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn all the stages of making a pot, including centering, opening, and pulling pots as well as trimming and glazing. This class is perfect for beginners or those looking to continue practice on the wheel with guided instruction. Class fee includes clay, all glazing materials, firings and open studio time.

Class Information:

  • Dates: Wednesdays, Apr. 15 -May 20 from 5:30pm-7:30pm

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ages 15+

  • Class size: 6

  • Participation fee: $295

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

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Wonderful Whimsical Sculptures, Gr K-1
Apr
16
2:15 PM14:15

Wonderful Whimsical Sculptures, Gr K-1

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!

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Beyond the Basics - Watercolor Series
Apr
16
to Apr 30

Beyond the Basics - Watercolor Series

Take your watercolor practice to the next level in this series designed to help you discover and refine your personal artistic voice. Building on foundational techniques, we’ll explore color palettes, brushwork, composition choices, and expressive mark-making that make your paintings uniquely yours. Through guided exercises, creative prompts, and supportive discussion, you’ll learn how to identify what draws you in - whether it’s bold contrast, delicate details, loose washes, or a signature subject - and translate that into confident, intentional artwork.

Ideal for students with some watercolor experience, this series provides the space, encouragement, and direction to move beyond imitation and create paintings that feel truly authentic.

Class Information:

  • Thursdays, April 16/23/30 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Intermediate

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $120 includes all materials

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

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April No Sew Braided Rugs with Kirsten Wert - FULL
Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00

April No Sew Braided Rugs with Kirsten Wert - FULL

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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

About the Artist: Kirsten taught this class at a nonprofit fiber arts upcycle store in Washington State. She has since relocated to Minnesota and is loving all the state has to offer. Kirsten loves bicycling and gardening and is working on learning new native plants here and growing a pollinator bed for the many Minnesota bees and butterflies.

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Wonderful Whimsical Sculptures, Gr 2-4
Apr
28
2:00 PM14:00

Wonderful Whimsical Sculptures, Gr 2-4

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!

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Strong & Simple Watercolor with Dan Wiemer
May
2
9:00 AM09:00

Strong & Simple Watercolor with Dan Wiemer

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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

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Tween Art Adventures - Session 4
May
5
to May 26

Tween Art Adventures - Session 4

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The goals of this youth art instruction series for tweens include fostering creativity and self expression, providing a safe and supported environment for creative risk-taking and encouraging collaboration and social interaction among peers. The classes aim to introduce various techniques and mediums, allowing young artists to discover their unique styles and interests through art-based games, art challenges and mini-projects.

Additionally, the program seeks to build confidence, enhance problem-solving skills and emphasize the importance of commitment and perseverance in artmaking. We aim to cultivate a community of young artists who support and learn from one another.

Class Information:

  • Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 - 26 from 4-5:30pm (Four meetings)

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ages 9-13

  • Class size: 15

  • Participation fee: $100

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

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Clay Garden Stacks
May
7
to May 21

Clay Garden Stacks

Bring a playful burst of color and personality to your outdoor space with a handmade clay garden stack! In this two-part class, you’ll design and sculpt a series of ceramic pieces that can be stacked vertically on a garden pole. We’ll explore handbuilding techniques, surface decoration, and glazing choices to help each piece shine on its own while contributing to a cohesive, eye-catching tower.

Perfect for gardeners, makers, and anyone who loves outdoor art, this class offers a fun way to create a custom focal point for your yard or patio.

This is a two-part class. During the first meeting, students will sculpt their pieces out of clay. Staff will then dry and fire the work in time for students to glaze their pieces during the second meeting.

Class Information:

  • Thursdays, May 7th & 21st from 6-8pm

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Class size: 8

  • Participation fee: $150 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

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Community Saturday - Visual Poetry
May
9
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Visual Poetry

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!


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.

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Happy Mixed Media Picture Frames, Gr 2-4
May
12
2:00 PM14:00

Happy Mixed Media Picture Frames, Gr 2-4

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!

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Happy Mixed Media Picture Frames, Gr K-1
May
14
2:15 PM14:15

Happy Mixed Media Picture Frames, Gr K-1

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!

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May Clay Exploration on the Wheel
May
14
5:30 PM17:30

May Clay Exploration on the Wheel

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

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Discover Botanical Inks with Judy Saye-Willis
May
16
10:00 AM10:00

Discover Botanical Inks with Judy Saye-Willis

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

About the Artist: “I have been a fiber artist for most of my life. My work has been rich in texture with exciting color, has strong eye appeal and often a message of environmental stewardship. When I discovered natural dyes I read everything I could find about the cultures, history, geography and politics that surround textiles and natural dyes. I also discovered that I could locally forage for dye materials in the prairies, ditches, woodlands, by the streams and in some of my friend’s gardens. I was seeing Natures Gentle Colors in a whole new way.  I would ask my mentor for recipes and processes. He finally told me to use my eyes and head. That has served me well. I can now collaborate with the materials having mastered techniques. However, I still have green stains on my knees.” Judy has a stula (studio lab) in Northfield, MN. Learn more about her and see her work at her website here.

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Printing with Nature, Gr. 2-4
May
26
2:00 PM14:00

Printing with Nature, Gr. 2-4

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!

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Printing With Nature, Gr K-1
May
28
2:15 PM14:15

Printing With Nature, Gr K-1

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!

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Intro to Acrylic Painting
May
28
5:30 PM17:30

Intro to Acrylic Painting

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

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Community Saturday - Fairy Doors with Trudi Schaefer
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Fairy Doors with 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
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 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.

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Botanical Illustration with Nancy Lizette Berlin
Jun
20
9:00 AM09:00

Botanical Illustration with Nancy Lizette Berlin

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

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Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork Presentation & Workshop
Jun
27
10:30 AM10:30

Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork Presentation & Workshop

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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, participants have the option of attending the Czech Glass Jewelry Design Workshop from 1-2pm.

The presentation is free and open to all, no reservation required. The workshop requires registration and payment. Scroll down to learn more.

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.

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About the Artist

I have been a creator of beautiful, handmade jewelry for over 30 years. A master jeweler, I recently spent ten years in NYC studying under experts from all over the world, developing my skills and honing my craft.

While I have experience with many mediums, my passion lies in bead embroidery, the creation of intricate and unique designs that bring a sense of depth and dimension to each piece of jewelry. 

I take pride in creating high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that are both comfortable and stylish. I use only the finest materials, including gemstones, Swarovski crystals and pearls, and Japanese seed beads, and stitch them onto thick wool felt and then build up. This creates a range of textures and colors that bring each three-dimensional piece to life. 

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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Community Saturday - Watercolor Landscapes at the Depot
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Watercolor Landscapes at the Depot

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.


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.

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Community Saturday - Eco-Printing
Aug
8
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Eco-Printing

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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.


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.

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Community Saturday - Drawing with Scissors in the Style of Henri Matisse
Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Drawing with Scissors in the Style of Henri Matisse

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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.


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.

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Community Saturday - Papel Picado Banners
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Papel Picado Banners

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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.


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.

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Creative Combination: Watercolor & Acrylic with Dan Wiemer
Nov
2
to Nov 16

Creative Combination: Watercolor & Acrylic with Dan Wiemer

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Join us for an inspiring workshop with Dan Wiemer! In this three-week series, participants will discover that good painters are first good designers. This unique class will teach you how to identify strong abstract shapes in your scenes, an essential skill for creating impactful and dynamic paintings. We will also explore the different types of contrasts and how they can add drama and interest to your artwork.

The focus of this workshop will be on painting like a printmaker, where you'll learn to find and construct negative shapes to create stunning mosaic-like paintings using both watercolor and acrylic paints.

This workshop will include live demonstrations, guided painting sessions, opportunities for self-exploration, and plenty of fun. Intended for intermediate to advanced students, this workshop offers valuable insights and techniques to elevate your art.

Workshop Information:

  • Date: Mondays, November 2, 9, & 16 from 6-8:30pm

  • Teaching artist: Dan Wiemer

  • Level: Intermediate to Advanced

  • Ages 18+

  • Participation fee: $235 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

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Community Saturday - Body as Canvas with Sheila Smith
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Body as Canvas with Sheila Smith

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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. 


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.

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Community Saturday - Dala Horse Painting
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Dala Horse Painting

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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!


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.

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Feb 7: Plants and Painting at Sargent's Nursery
Feb
7
10:00 AM10:00

Feb 7: Plants and Painting at Sargent's Nursery

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

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Heart Suncatchers Three Ways, Gr K-1
Feb
5
2:15 PM14:15

Heart Suncatchers Three Ways, Gr K-1

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!

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Heart Suncatchers Three Ways, Gr 2-4
Feb
3
2:00 PM14:00

Heart Suncatchers Three Ways, Gr 2-4

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!

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United Together Craft Night
Feb
2
4:00 PM16:00

United Together Craft Night

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our United Together Craft Night!

Mondays, February 2, 9, & 23 from 4-7pm

Arts are a powerful connector. On January 17th, Red Wing Arts hosted United Together, Red Wing with the help of local partners. This community gathering was rooted in care, connection, and belonging and over 250 community members came together to listen to music, share a meal, make art, and connect as neighbors.

We believe Red Wing is strongest when we care for one another and create spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our United Together Craft Nights are an extension of this event.

Enjoy some tea or cocoa while gathering with other people and making art! Some projects we have include:

  • Write a hopeful message on a heart to be distributed to local businesses

  • Make your own button

  • Fill out a card that will be sent to a family in our community

  • Paint a t-shirt

  • Or bring your own project!

These events are free and everyone is welcome!

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Winter Wildlife in Acrylic
Jan
29
5:30 PM17:30

Winter Wildlife in Acrylic

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Jan 24: Plants and Painting at Sargent's Nursery
Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00

Jan 24: Plants and Painting at Sargent's Nursery

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

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Pipe Cleaner Creatures, Gr K-1
Jan
22
2:15 PM14:15

Pipe Cleaner Creatures, Gr K-1

Kids will learn how to twist, bend, and shape colorful pipe cleaners into adorable and fun animals

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!

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Pipe Cleaner Creatures, Gr 2-4
Jan
20
2:00 PM14:00

Pipe Cleaner Creatures, Gr 2-4

Kids will learn how to twist, bend, and shape colorful pipe cleaners into adorable and fun animals

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: Gr. 2-4

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $25

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Clay Travel Mugs
Jan
15
5:30 PM17:30

Clay Travel Mugs

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own travel mug using hand building techniques perfect for all skill levels! Learn how to shape, join, and texture the clay to craft a functional travel mug with a splash guard perfect for drinking your warm beverage on the go. We’ll guide you through building the form, adding a comfortable handle if you choose, adding a sipping lid, and customizing the surface with stamps, carvings, or color. By the end, you’ll have a beautifully crafted travel mug, both practical and uniquely yours!

Class Details:

Date: Thursday, Jan. 15th from 5:30-7:30pm

Teaching Artist: Cherish Haskell

Age: 16+

Level: All skill levels

Class size: 8

Participation Fee: $60

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

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Community Saturday - Mixed Media Mood Boards
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00

Community Saturday - Mixed Media Mood Boards

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
Set intentions for the new year as you create a mood board using various materials, collaging items together on a canvas 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.

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January Clay Exploration on the Wheel - FULL
Jan
8
5:30 PM17:30

January Clay Exploration on the Wheel - FULL

CLASS IS FULL. EMAIL MOLLY.RIVERA@REDWINGARTS.ORG TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.

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, January 8th, 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

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Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, Gr K-1
Jan
8
2:15 PM14:15

Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, Gr K-1

Kids create their own clay tic-tac-toe board and pieces with their own custom design. How about a lily pad board with frog and fly pieces, a pizza board with pieces that are pepperonis and mushrooms or anything you can dream up! Finished projects ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: Gr. K-1

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $25

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Winter Landscape in Watercolor
Jan
7
5:30 PM17:30

Winter Landscape in Watercolor

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our Beginner Watercolor Winter Landscape Class to explore the enchanting world of painting snowy scenes, Learn to mix colors for winter hues and compose balanced landscapes. Perfect for novices, this class requires no prior experience - just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Class Details:

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

Teaching Artist: Cherish Haskell

Age: 16+

Level: Beginner

Class size: 8

Participation Fee: $40

All materials included in class fee.

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Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, Gr 2-4
Jan
6
2:00 PM14:00

Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, Gr 2-4

Kids create their own clay tic-tac-toe board and pieces with their own custom design. How about a lily pad board with frog and fly pieces, a pizza board with pieces that are pepperonis and mushrooms or anything you can dream up! 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

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Dec 20 Community Saturday - Ornament Making
Dec
20
9:00 AM09:00

Dec 20 Community Saturday - Ornament Making

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 into the holiday spirit with a festive drop-in art activity! We’ll be crafting handmade ornaments using classic salt dough — a simple, sculptable medium perfect for creating keepsakes and gifts.

Participants will roll, shape, and decorate their own ornaments using cookie cutters, stamps, and other tools. Afterward, ornaments can be taken home to bake and harden — ready to paint, personalize, and hang.


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.

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Community Crafting Night
Dec
15
5:00 PM17:00

Community Crafting Night

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In between the holidays can often be a busy and chaotic time in many of our lives.

Honoring Dakota Project is hosting a craft night in partnership with Red Wing Arts at the Clay & Creative Center in Red Wing for anyone who may want to finish or start projects amongst community during the holiday season.

Bring your family and friends and we will provide the space, food, company, and supplies for a variety of crafts. This event is free and open to the public.

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No-Sew Ornaments, Gr K-1
Dec
11
2:15 PM14:15

No-Sew Ornaments, Gr K-1

  • Sunnyside Elementary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Students will make colorful and festive Christmas ornaments with scraps of fabric, felt and ribbons!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: Gr. K-1

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $25

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Try it! Intro to the Pottery Wheel (Dec 10)
Dec
10
5:30 PM17:30

Try it! Intro to the Pottery Wheel (Dec 10)

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:

  • Wednesday, December 10th from 5:30-7pm

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: All levels welcome!

  • Ages 15+

  • Class size: 7

  • Participation fee: $75 includes all materials and firings

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No-Sew Ornaments, Gr 2-4
Dec
9
2:00 PM14:00

No-Sew Ornaments, Gr 2-4

Students will make colorful and festive Christmas ornaments with scraps of fabric, felt and ribbons!

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: Gr. 2-4

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $25

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Paint Your Own Ornaments
Dec
6
9:30 AM09:30

Paint Your Own Ornaments

Grab your friends and family and join us for a morning of festive creativity and community! We will have a collection of ornaments available to choose from, as well as our classic offerings of mugs, jars, bowls, and more. Get ahead on your holiday gift giving with a customized, hand-painted piece for someone special!

We will fire your piece and notify you for pickup approximately 2 weeks after the event in time for the holidays. Participation fee covers the cost of one ornament, glazes, and firing. Additional fees apply if painting one of our larger bisque pots. We can also ship pottery for an additional fee, perfect for that relative who lives far away!

EVENT INFORMATION:

  • Saturday, December 6 from 9:30am-12:30pm

  • Open to all ages, children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Participation fee: $20

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Watercolor Holiday Cards
Dec
4
5:30 PM17:30

Watercolor Holiday Cards

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready to unleash your inner artist as you create festive designs like a jolly tree, a charming wreath, and glitzy ornaments! No prior experience needed - just bring your creativity! Instructor will provide guidance for several designs. Participants can expect to create 5-10 finished cards to take home with them

Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: Adult

  • Class size: Minimum 6, Maximum 20

  • Participation fee: $40

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Nov 22 Community Saturday - Community Quilt
Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00

Nov 22 Community Saturday - Community Quilt

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. 


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.

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Kids Clay Ornaments, Gr K-1
Nov
20
2:15 PM14:15

Kids Clay Ornaments, Gr K-1

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

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Decorative Hand-Built Bowl Making with Rhonda Willers
Nov
15
to Nov 16

Decorative Hand-Built Bowl Making with Rhonda Willers

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive into hand-built clay bowls and terra sigillata surface decorating with Rhonda Willers! On day one of this two-day workshop, you’ll learn how to use everyday objects, clay bisque molds, and paper patterns to create bowls from clay. On day two, you’ll discover how to decorate the surfaces with terra sigillatas, a refined clay slip, using brush and sgraffito techniques. An introductory lesson on how to make your own terra sigillatas will be shared and demonstrated during the workshop!

This workshop is ideal for beginners to advanced students. Having some clay experience, such as one previous clay class, is helpful but not required.

Class information:

  • Nov 15-16 from 10 am-3 pm each day

  • Teaching artist: Rhonda Willers

  • Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

  • Age: 16+

  • Class size: 10-20

  • Participation fee: $295

  • Art medium: Ceramic

  • Some supplies provided. Students are expected to bring:

    • Basic clay tools: wire cutter, fettling knife, rubber and/or metal ribs, scoring tool or similar. Everyday objects to become mold forms, such as a household bowl. Variety of brushes: recommended 1-hake style 1” wide brush Sgraffito and/or stamping tools. 1 package of cheesecloth (grocery store style is fine). Sketchbook/notebook + writing tool. Sharpie/permanent marker. Masks or respirator (for use if handling powdered clay and colorants). Plastic gloves for those with sensitive skin (optional)

Artist Bio: Rhonda Willers is an artist with a multi-discipline art practice who incorporates ceramics, facial tissues, mixed media, drawing, painting, and time-based installations. She is the author of the book Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques, host of the podcast The Artist in Me Is Dead, former president of the board of directors for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, and her writing is featured in The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad. She lives and works in rural Elk Mound, Wisconsin, with her husband, three children, and cats.

You can view her work at https://www.rhondawillers.com/

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Tween Art Adventures: 6 Weeks (Ages 9-13)
Nov
11
to Dec 16

Tween Art Adventures: 6 Weeks (Ages 9-13)

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The goals of this youth art instruction series for tweens include fostering creativity and self-expression, providing a safe and supportive environment for artistic risk-taking, and encouraging collaboration and social interaction among peers. The classes aim to introduce various art techniques and mediums, allowing young artists to discover their unique styles and interests through art-based games, art challenges, and mini-projects. Scholarships available for youth with financial need. Please email molly.rivera@redwingarts.org for more info.

  • Dates: Tuesday nights from 4-5:30 pm, November 11 - December 16

  • Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: 9-13

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $150

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Kids Clay Ornaments, Gr 2-4
Nov
11
2:00 PM14:00

Kids Clay Ornaments, Gr 2-4

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

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Clay Soap Dishes, Spoon Rests, and Small Bowls (Multigenerational)
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00

Clay Soap Dishes, Spoon Rests, and Small Bowls (Multigenerational)

  • Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Try it! Intro to the Pottery Wheel - Multi-generational
Nov
4
5:30 PM17:30

Try it! Intro to the Pottery Wheel - Multi-generational

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

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Halloween Crafts, Gr K-1
Oct
30
2:15 PM14:15

Halloween Crafts, Gr K-1

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

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Halloween Crafts, Gr 2-4
Oct
29
2:00 PM14:00

Halloween Crafts, Gr 2-4

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

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