Duluth Community Education

Come join us in this beginning oil-painting class. Learn basic techniques, prep and finishing of your oil painting. We will paint on canvas as well as hand-held saw blades. We will practice realism techniques creating simple scenes. Class is 2 nights to allow for background drying time. Additional $40 supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

Come join us in making garden flower stakes as well as a mosaic glass clay trivet for your table. Additional $25 supply fee due to instructor at class.

Need dedicated time and space to devote to your own artwork? Join kindred minds in a relaxing setting to work on your own drawings, paintings, etc, with an art teacher at the ready should you need feedback! Beverages and relaxing music provided. Bring your own work and supplies! This class is for adult students.

Come join us in making fused glass pendants, earrings, suncatchers and garden stakes.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing another loss in your life? Over the course of 3 sessions, you will create your own art journal and get assistance in creating your pages. Your journal could be filled with thoughts, feelings, or memories. An art journal can include drawing, collaging, photographs, painting, writing, and more to express your thoughts and emotions. You don’t need to be able to draw or paint to enjoy art journaling. You will learn simple techniques for using papers, inks, paint, and other medium to create pages. Additional supply fee of $25 due to the instructor at class (cash or check).

Instructor: Mary O'Neil This class is open to those who have completed Quilting Basics.

Instructor: Deb Hannu Want to learn about composition and color? How to ‘get started’ with a painting? What types of paints are out there, and what’s best for what purpose? Experiment with some tips, tricks and techniques as you dip a brush into the world of painting. (Recommend taking Drawing 101 first!) Painting Supply kit available for purchase from instructor (upon request) for $25. This class is for adult students.

Instructor: Claudia Abrahamson Learn the basic brush strokes and techniques of Norwegian Rosemaling for beginners plus more intermediate skills taught to repeat students. Brushes may be purchased from the instructor at class. Rosemaling Class Supply List - Available at craft (ex. Michaels) and grocery stores Tracing Paper tablet Pallet Paper tablet Boiled Linseed Oil Brush cleaning fluid Pencil Dead/dry pen or stylus Pallet knife Paints (oils): Titanium White Cadmium Red Light Cadmium Yellow Raw Umber Raw Sienna Burnt Umber Burnt Sienna Ivory Black Paynes Grey Yellow Ochre Alizarin Crimson Prussian Blue Grocery Store: Murphy’s Oil Soap Salad Oil Viva paper towels

Come join the fun and create this Lake Superior-inspired eyeglass case using New Zealand Corriedale wool with curly locks and (included) button. Each case is one of a kind. Please bring hand towels, a plastic grocery bag and an apron (you may get wet). Please bring an additional supply fee of $30 (cash or check) to instructor at class.