Classes
At our gallery, we believe art is for everyone. That’s why we offer a wide variety of classes designed to spark creativity and build skills, from photography and pottery to modern art, drawing, and more. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore something new or an experienced artist wanting to grow your practice, there’s a place for you here. And we’re not stopping there—exciting new classes and opportunities are in the works for 2026, so stay tuned!
REGISTER FOR A CLASS!
See the list of classes below! Registration is required.
Please sign up below or stop by the gallery to sign up! Space is limited.
Fees can be paid at gallery before or day of class.
Also! Did you know you can get a discount on all our classes by becoming a member?
Individual memberships start at only $25!
Pottery With Lyn Reed
POTTERY
LYN REED - INSTRUCTOR
HAND BUILD A VESSEL USING THE CLAY SLAB METHOD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
NORTHWOODS FRIENDS OF THE ARTS GALLERY
210 RIVER STREET, COOK, MINNESOTA
$30.00 NWFA MEMBERS/$45.00 NON MEMBERS
$25.00 MATERIAL FEE TO INSTRUCTOR
8 STUDENTS MAX
REGISTER: CALL ALBERTA AT 218 666-2153 OR E-MAIL
NWFAMN.ORG@GMAIL.COM
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
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.