VISUAL ARTS CLASSES
We are excited to present this online education programming! Classes taking place are dependent on enrollment – so please register! If for any reason classes cannot take place as scheduled, we will work with you to offer another online class option, reschedule the program or refund you in full.
To register for a class click on the class name or session title. Completing the class registration page will create a shopping cart so you can continue to register for as many classes as you like! If you’re a Guild member, don’t forget to sign in to receive your 10% class discount. If you’re having trouble with registering for a class, please visit the How to Register for Classes Online page for more information and frequently asked questions.
ARTE EN ESPANOL
NEW CLASS! IN SPANISH An immersion-style art class for beginner and early level Spanish speakers. Do fun art projects while being given instructions in Spanish! Learn basic conversational Spanish as you draw, paint and make fun paper crafts. Materials and bilingual supply list provided weekly by instructor. All ages welcome!
Saturdays Jan 16-Feb 27 | 4-5pm
Online Class
Guild Member: $94.50 | Non-Member: $105
Instructor: Jennie Eubank
OH MY GOUACHE!
NEW CLASS! Explore using the gouache painting medium in this 4 session class. Discover the variability and interesting characteristics of gouache, a versatile opaque painting medium often compared to a cross between watercolors and acrylics. Class is designed for beginners, ages 14+. Supplies provided by instructor.
Saturdays Jan 30-Feb 20 | 5:30-6:30pm
Online Class
Guild Member: $59.40 | Non-Member: $66
Instructor: Jennie Eubank
Past CLASSES
Did you miss one of these classes or want to take it again? Let us know! Email Education Assistant and Outreach Coordinator Jennie Eubank at jennie@northfieldartsguild.org with class requests or ideas – we do our best to offer what our community wants!
PAINT YOUR PET!
NEW CLASS! Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. Email your pet photo to juliefakler@gmail.com and she can print it out for you. If you don’t have a pet, don’t worry. Photos of pets are available. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Ages 7+ (under 7 will need parent help).
Julie Fakler is a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
THE BRIDGE BETWEEN SEEING AND DRAWING
NEW CLASS! Make the bridge between what you see in front of you to what you put down on paper! During this two-part class, you’ll practice drawing techniques specifically designed to improve observation skills. Both beginning and experienced artists will benefit from the skills you build in this class through individual and group exercises. All materials are provided.
USING CHARCOAL TO DEFINE SPACE
Explore using charcoal to define the negative space while drawing an observed subject. An online course with all supplies provided by the instructor.
AMAZING LIVING COLOR AROUND US NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
If you take a look around, you’ll see that our world is full of colorful potential! In this two-day workshop, identify locally found plants, flowers, food scraps and wood shavings for colors to use in natural dying. Learn how to extract the dye materials, prepare natural fabric for dying and basic resist designs. Prepare two dye baths from different local materials for cotton and silk samples. Leave the workshop with two dyed cotton napkins and a dyed scarf. All ages are welcome.
FIRST BLUSH: PEOPLE’S INTUITIVE REACTIONS TO FAMOUS ART
POSTPONED – WATCH FOR A NEW DATE IN 2021. Ninety-five percent of people’s mental activity isn’t fully conscious. How do we react to art? What imagery grabs us most? Come hear Dan Hill, author of First Blush: People’s Intuitive Reactions to Famous Art, speak about the groundbreaking and longest ever conducted study that used eye-tracking technology to discover how we take in art. You’ll also hear about how seven core emotions are expressed when we view art. This inside scoop is not only fascinating, but can inform anyone creating portraits, both printing and photographing. Instructor: Dan Hill
PAINTING AT PARKVIEW
Part open studio, part instruction, part experimentation, this class will meet your individual needs based on your creative goals. Riki Kölbl Nelson, an artist and arts educator, has taught students aged 9 to 90. She provides exercises designed to stretch the skills and creativity of the participants. You’ll be part of a facilitated group, gaining feedback and encouragement to take your art making to the next level for both beginning and advanced students. You can choose your preferred medium to work in – watercolors, acrylic, pastels or color pencils – and purchase your own materials for the class. This class can also be helpful for those who wish to add artwork to their memoirs. Some materials for the students will be on hand at the first session. This class takes place at the Northfield Retirement Community’s Parkview Center, 910 Cannon Valley Dr W. Instructor: Riki Kolbl Nelson
THE ART OF EMBROIDERY
Embroidery is one of the most portable and accessible needle arts around! With just a needle and colored floss, the world is your expressive oyster! Look at vintage examples and updated designs with a vintage feel, and see how contemporary artists are using embroidery to communicate a cause. Learn a variety of stitches and talk about design and layout. Whether you want to embellish your clothes and jeans, or want a relaxing project to go with you as you travel or hang out at home, you’ll be able to easily fit your hoop and floss in a resealable bag. All tools and materials provided. Each student will work on an individual project with the creative support of a group. All levels welcome. Instructor: Kathleen Richert
THE ART OF BATIK
Discover the ancient art of batik, a process of dying cotton using wax resist. Use wax and dye in progressive layers. Then iron the finished pieces between newspapers to remove the wax. Your result will be a unique one-of-a-kind design! Be sure to wear old clothes as you’ll be working with hot wax. Ages 14+. Instructor: Susan Hayes
PEN AND BRUSH INK DRAWING
Experience the dramatic, beautiful and fun medium of India or Sumi ink! In this two-part class, you’ll first prepare paper surfaces with diluted ink and watercolors. The second class will be dedicated to adding a selected subject with ink lines and bold shapes.
ONION SKINS NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
You might be amazed what a humble onion skin can do in the natural dye world! Join natural dye expert Judy Saye-Willis for this workshop where you will turn onion skins into beautiful nature dyes. Explore the differences between types of onion and sample them on different fabrics. During class you’ll dye a cotton string market bag or two organic cotton napkins, both will be treated and ready to dye. All ages welcome. Instructor: Judy Saye-Willis
ACRYLIC POURING WORKSHOP
This class has been postponed until we can meet in person! Stay tuned for a new date. Sometimes art makes itself! Through the process of acrylic paint pouring, you’ll prepare supplies but the paint will do whatever it wants! This fun, kind of messy technique will give you amazing results that are different every time. Instructor: Kate Douglas
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