Classes
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See the list of classes below! Registration is required.
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Fees can be paid at gallery before or day of class.
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Individual memberships start at only $25!
WEAVING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 9-5 KATHY LOVGREN
WEAVING – USING A HOOP, WEAVE A DESIGN IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWELVE INCH HOOP
USING YARNS, RIBBONS, DEORATIVE PINS AND CHARMS
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
STYLING A COLLAGE MASTER BOARD
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10-5 BRENNA KOHLHASE
STYLING A COLLAGE MASTER BOARD: HARVESTING A BOUNTY
ACRYLIC
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
SISTERHOOD STORYTELLING IMAGERY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 10-4 SUE RAUSCHENFELS
SISTERHOOD STORYTELLING IMAGERY - CREATE YOUR OWN SISTERHOOD STORYTELLING IMAGERY BY PAINTING FIGURES AND INTERESTING BACKGROUNDS ON 14X14 CANVAS
ACRYLIC/MIXED MEDIA
$45.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$60.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
ACRYLIC PAINTING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 10-3 DAFNE CARUSO
ACRYLIC PAINTING – INSTRUCTIONAL CLASS TOUCHING ON COLOR THEORY, MIXING PAINT COLORS AND COMPOSITION. OPEN TO ALL… BEGINNERS ENCOURAGED TO COME. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
$40.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$55.00 NON MEMBERS
10 LIMIT
CREATE AN ART JOURNAL
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 1-4 CECILIA ROLANDO
CREATE AN ART JOURNAL – MAKE A JOURNAL ASSEMBLING COVER AND INTERIOR PAGES AND DECORATING THE EXTERIOR
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/ $45.00 NON MEMBERS
$15.00 MATERIAL FEE TO INSTRUCTOR
8 MAX
QUILTING - DISAPPEARING NINE PATCH
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 9-5 KATHY LOVGREN
QUILTING -- DISAPPEARING NINE PATCH
KATHY TEACHES A QUILT TECHNIQUE THAT TRANSFORMS A TRADITIONAL NINE PATCH INTO AN EXCITING NEW DESIGN
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/ $45.00 NON MEMBERS
SUPPLY LIST AT REGISTRATION
6 MAX
WIRE AND BEAD TREE
THURSDAY, JULY 17 1-3 CATHI WEBER
WIRE AND BEAD TREE – MAKE A TREE OUT OF WIRE AND BEADS OR SMALL ROCKS.
$15.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$20.00 NON MEMBERS
$5.00 MATERIAL FEE TO INSTRUCTOR
Painting Blueberries
PAINTING BLUEBERRIES
Watercolor Workshop with Diane Levar
Monday, July 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
At the Cook Community Center
$30 NWFA MEMBERS / $45 NON MEMBERS
CURIOUS AND CREATIVE KIDS - FREE CLASS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 & 16 NOON – 2 LYN REED
CURIOUS AND CREATIVE KIDS - FREE CLASS
POTTERY – WEEK ONE: HAND BUILD AN OBJECT
WEEK TWO: GLAZE
10 MAX
DRAWING – TROMPE L’OEIL
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 10-2 LYN REED
DRAWING – TROMPE L’OEIL – EXPLORE THIS DECEIVE THE EYE TYPE OF OPTICAL ILLUSION USED TO TRICK THE EYE INTO THINKING THAT A FLAT SURFACE IS ACTUALLY THREE DIMENSIONAL.
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/ $45.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
BLOCK PRINT
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 5-8 LYN REED
BLOCK PRINT – DESIGN, CARVE AND PRINT YOUR BLOCK
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
MATERIALS PROVIDED
10 MAX
CURIOUS AND CREATIVE KIDS - FREE CLASS
MONDAY, JUNE 23 NOON-2 LYN REED
CURIOUS AND CREATIVE KIDS - FREE CLASS
FOR AGES 8 AND UP
PRINTING WITH A VARIETY OF OBJECTS
10 MAX
BEGINNING DRAWING
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 10-2 LYN REED
BEGINNING DRAWING – COVERS BASIC DRAWING METHODS – CONTOUR, SHADING, VALUE, PERSPECTIVE, TOOLS.
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
CURIOUS & CREATIVE WATERCOLOR PLAY FOR KIDS
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 12-2 KRIS MUSTO
WATERCOLOR PLAY FOR KIDS – ADDITIONAL WATERCOLOR KID CLASS
FREE CLASS
10 MAX
GELI PLATE PRINTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 1-4 CECILIA ROLANDO
GELI PLATE PRINTS – LEARN GELLI PLATE PRINTING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS INTRO TO PAPER FABRIC MAKING
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
$15.00 MATERIAL FEE TO INSTRUCTOR
8 MAX
CURIOUS & CREATIVE WATERCOLOR PLAY FOR KIDS
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 12-2 KRIS MUSTO
WATERCOLOR PLAY FOR KIDS – A FUN INSTRUCTIONAL CLASS FOR KIDS TO LEARN ABOUT WATERCOLORS… TECNIQUES, COLOR, BRUSHES, ETC.
FREE CLASS
10 MAX
POTTERY -- HAND BUILD VESSEL OR SCULPTURE
SATURDAY, MAY 17 10-2 LYN REED (TWO DAY CLASS)
POTTERY -- HAND BUILD VESSEL OR SCULPTURE USING THE
CLAY SLAB OR COIL METHOD
$30.00 NWFA MEMBER/$45.00 NON MEMBER
$25.00 MATERIAL FEE TO INSTRUCTOR (CLAY, GLAZE, FIRING)
8 MAX
INTRO TO PERSONAL POETRY
THURSDAY, MAY 15 1-4 CECILIA ROLANDO
INTRO TO PERSONAL POETRY
POETRY WORKSHOP .. CREATE NARRATIVE POETRY
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
ADDICTED TO KNITTING 1
SATURDAY, MAY 3 10-2 LINDA REVIER
ADDICTED TO KNITTING 1
LEARN BASIC STITCHES AS YOU MAKE A PROJECT
NEEDED – SIZE 7 STRAIGHT NEEDLES, WORSTED WEIGHT COTTON
$15.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$20.00 NON MEMBERS
PAINTING ROCKS WITH WATERCOLOR
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 10-12 LINDA SMITH
PAINTING ROCKS WITH WATERCOLOR
EXPERIMENT WITH A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES
$15.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$20.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
BEGINNING BALL POINT PEN DRAWING
CLASS IS FULL, THANK YOU!
LOOK FOR MORE CLASSES IN THE FUTURE!
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 6-8 JIM DEVRIES
BEGINNING BALL POINT PEN DRAWING
CHOOSE A SUBJECT, DEVELOP COMPOSITION
$15.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$20.00 NON MEMBERS
10 MAX
DRAWING
RESCHEDULED CLASS …..drawing
“An Introduction to Basic Drawing”, a class to be taught by Cecelia Rolando has been rescheduled as a one day class on Friday, October. 18th at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery in Cook. A short experience with drawing. The instructor will provide a variety of exercises after discussing material needs. Taught by NWFA member Cecilia Rolando who has taught several classes at NWFA. No experience necessary.
Cecilia Rolando is a native of Ely who teaches a variety of art classes and loves drawing.
Drawing is a basic skill. Rolando will run through several exercises to encourage better drawing from students and how this leads to improved paintings. Register: nwfamn.org@gmail.com or call Alberta 218 666-2153. The cost is $30 for NWFA members and $45 for nonmembers. The basic annual membership with many benefits is $25. The benefits of membership are having a place to exhibit and/or sell art, discounted art classes, opportunities to teach, art exhibits and receptions, help to make art more visible in the community or joining a specific art interest group.
WITH CECILIA ROLANDO
$30.00/$45.00 LIMIT 10
MATERIALS PROVIDED
NEUROGRAPHIC
CECILIA ROLANDO
Neurographic is a simple way to work with the subconscious mind through drawing,
MATERIALS PROVIDED
LIMIT 10
NWFA Gallery
$15.00 member $20.00 non-member
Clay Slab Pottery
Clay Slab Pottery with Lyn Reed
Materials Provided!
2 Day Class; August 17 & 24 from 10AM - 2PM
$30 NWFA Members
$45 Non Members
CALL ALBERTA @ 218 666-2153 TO REGISTER OR BY E-MAIL NWFAMN.ORG@GMAIL.COM
Disappearing Patch Quilting
Disappearing Patch Quilting Class with Kathy Lovgren
Materials Provided
$30 NWFA Members
$40 Non Members
CALL ALBERTA @ 218 666-2153 TO REGISTER OR BY E-MAIL NWFAMN.ORG@GMAIL.COM
Needle Felt Pumpkins
WITH SUE ARCHBOLD
MUST PURCHASE FELT KIT, $25.00
LIMIT 10 students
NWFA Gallery
$15.00 member $20.00 non-members
Registration Alberta 218 666-2153 or email nwfamn.org@gmail.com.
Jewelry
WITH CECILIA ROLANDO
MATERIALS FEE $10.00
LIMIT 10
$15.00 Members $20.00 non-members
Registration Alberta 218 666-2153 or email nwfamn.org@gmail.com.
Acrylic Panting
Acrylic Painting Class with Daphne Caruso
$40 NWFA Members
$55 Non Members
Materials Provided
CALL ALBERTA @ 218 666-2153 TO REGISTER OR BY E-MAIL NWFAMN.ORG@GMAIL.COM
Weaving Class
Learn to weave with Kathy Lovgren
Materials provided
$30 NWFA Members
$45 For Non Members
CALL ALBERTA @ 218 666-2153 TO REGISTER OR BY E-MAIL NWFAMN.ORG@GMAIL.COM
Writers Gathering
Writers’ Gathering with Ellie Larmouth
Come write with us!
Everyone is welcome, No registration Required
Beading Class
BEADING a BRACELET … JUNE 20 & 21
MALITA SPEARS 10:00-4:00 each day at NWFA Gallery.
$30/45 for non members…..Limit 8 students
$15 extra for the loom.
Block Printing
Block Printing with Lyn Reed
$30 NWFA Members
$45 Non Members
Materials provided
CALL ALBERTA @ 218 666-2153 TO REGISTER OR BY E-MAIL NWFAMN.ORG@GMAIL.COM