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create Mixed Media with MaryLeah Norwegian Rosemaling-Spring Design Educator and artist, Marshall, will help you explore and develop your art skills in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. Introduce yourself to the creativity and variety of mixed media. Create works of art that combine traditional art forms such as drawing, painting, collage, print making and more - resulting in unique individual works of art. Supply fee of $10 paid to instructor at class; see website for supply list. Class fee: $75. Norwegian rosemaling is the art of applying paint to a specific object using “S” and “C” scrolls. After learning some of the history and basic techniques, you will have ample opportunities to practice decorative brush strokes in class. Then, you will create your own spring rosemaling design! Open to mixed abilities; project adapted to your level. All supplies provided. Class fee: $59. w May 17 – Jun 7 | 6:30-9:30 pm | 4 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C30-S1 | Marshall w Apr 13 & Apr 20 | 7-9 pm | 2 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C29-S1 | Holtmeyer NEW | Norwegian Rosemaling-Summer Theme Mosaic Birdbath Make a birdbath using a terracotta tray and mosaic tiles. The birdbath is both functional and a beautiful, artistic garden accent. Optional wrought iron stand can be purchased in local home improvement stores. Wear old clothes. Bring an ice cream bucket and small disposable plastic bowl to class. Supply fee of $25 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $25. w Apr 19 | 6:30-9:30 pm | 1 Session T | Northdale MS | AL077-3C08-S1 | Decker Mosaic Gazing Ball or Stepping Stone Combine the creativity of ancient mosaic design with the new and easy glass mosaic method to create a beautiful gazing ball or stepping stone for your garden. The gazing ball uses your old bowling ball as a base and the stepping stone is a pre-cast cement paver. Patterns provided. Specify gazing ball or stepping stone when registering. Bring your own bowling ball to first class. Wear old clothes. Bring terry towels and a pint size jar on the second evening. Supply fee of $23 for gazing ball or $20 for stepping stone paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $35. w May 10 & May 17 | 6-9 pm | 2 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C03-S1 | Ingles Spring into summer with Norwegian rosemaling, the art of applying paint to a specific object using “S” and “C” scrolls. Learn basic techniques and history. There will be ample opportunities to practice decorative brush strokes in class while creating your summer-time inspired rosemaling design! Open to mixed abilities; project adapted to your level. All supplies provided. Class fee: $59. w Apr 16 & Apr 23 | 9 am-noon | 2 Sessions Sa | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C28-S1 | Holtmeyer Owl Sculpture This friendly watchful owl will be a great addition to your garden or porch. Form your owl from cement the first night and paint him with whitewash paint the second night. Finished owl stands approximately 14 in. in height and weighs approximately 20 lbs. Makes a unique gift. Dress for a mess both nights. Class held at Garden Treasures in Anoka. All supplies provided. Class fee: $45. w May 10 & May 17 | 6-7:30 pm | 2 Sessions T | Off Site | AL077-3C18-SU1 | Garden Treasures NEW | Palette Up! O’Keefe Flower Socalize, relax and recharge with Georgia O’Keefe inspired floral Art Soiree! No art experience necessary to have fun and enjoy. Grab a friend and join us for an evening of unrestrained imagination with step-by-step instruction. You will complete a painting of an up close flower on a 20 in. x 20 in. canvas. All supplies provided. Class fee: $39. w Jun 9 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C35-SU1 | Art Innovators www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2016 SPRING/SUMMER 11