Minnetonka Community Education - Adult Enrichment / Createhttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T06:41:25-05:00Wool Felted Succulenthttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10468/summer-2024/wool-felted-succulent2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Create a beautiful succulent plant in a pot out of wool roving. Learn to use felting needles to create a cute little succulent plant that can decorate your desk or be given as a gift. </p>Makerspace Open Lab: Punch Cardhttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10738/summer-2024/makerspace-open-lab-punch-card2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Craft, connect and enjoy the new Makerspace! Crafts are available for purchase during Open Lab times or bring your own project to work on.</strong></p><p>Thursday, June 20th</p><ul>
<li>10 AM-Noon: Adult & Child Time</li>
<li>1-3 PM: Adult Only</li>
<li>6-8 PM: Open to all</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, July 18th</p><ul> <li>10 AM-Noon: Adult & Child Time</li>
<li>1-3 PM: Adult Only</li>
<li>6-8 PM: Open to all</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, August 15th</p><ul> <li>10 AM-Noon: Adult & Child Time</li>
<li>1-3 PM: Adult Only</li>
<li>6-8 PM: Open to all</li>
</ul>Acrylic Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10471/summer-2024/acrylic-painting2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to create a unique, quick and expressive acrylic painting. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results.</p><p>Create a beautiful acrylic painting following step-by-step instructions, all while learning about composition and color mixing. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. Each class can stand alone or take all to build more skills.</p>Pet Portrait Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10469/summer-2024/pet-portrait-painting2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Paint a portrait of your furry loved one at Fat Pants Brewing in Eden Prairie! Your pet will be hand drawn onto a 16 x 20 canvas for you to paint in class with the help of a professional artist. </p><hr>
<p>After purchasing your ticket, email a high quality jpeg photo of your pet to <a href="mailto:merrytimearts@comcast.net" style="background-color: initial;">merrytimearts@comcast.net</a> with the subject line Pet Portraits at Fat Pants Brewery. </p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><strong>Photos must be received at least one week prior to the class date.</strong> <b style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">(One pet per person/canvas please)</b></span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">.</span> All supplies are provided. </p>Bob Ross Landscape Oil Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10360/summer-2024/bob-ross-landscape-oil-painting2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Paint your very own Bob Ross replica landscape on a 20 x 16 canvas. The relaxed and calm atmosphere will allow you to enjoy the step-by-step presentation to help you create your own masterpiece.</p><hr><p>Each session provides a different landscape. All equipment and materials will be provided. Bring an apron or smock if you wish.</p>Paint Like the Mastershttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10472/summer-2024/paint-like-the-masters2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Craft an 8 x 10-inch acrylic landscape inspired by a master artist's style. Explore the artist's history, follow step-by-step guidance, and create your own masterpiece in this engaging course.</p><hr>
<p>June: Paint Like Sisley. Create an acrylic landscape of a misty morning.</p><p>July: Paint Like Monet. Create an acrylic landscape of poplar trees.</p>Intensive Sewinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10741/summer-2024/intensive-sewing2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Explore the art of sewing in this hands-on workshop, where students learn basic skills, create projects from scratch using both manual techniques and sewing machines, and take their projects home!</p><hr><p>All material included.</p>Ocean Wave Acrylic Pourhttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10473/summer-2024/ocean-wave-acrylic-pour2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to create a unique, quick and expressive ocean wave acrylic painting. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results.</p><p>Create a beautiful ocean scene painting following step-by-step instructions, all while learning about composition and color mixing. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. Each class can stand alone or take all to build more skills.</p>Intro to Glassblowinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10535/summer-2024/intro-to-glassblowing—12024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Lampworking is a method of glassblowing using a fix mounted torch to melt and manipulate glass into a desired form. We will go over safety, the torch and glass and work on solid shaped objects and marbles. </p><hr><p>Class participants will keep their creations made in class.</p><hr>
<p>This class is for newer lampworkers and people with little or no experience on the torch.</p><p>Skylab Glass Arts</p><p>8838 7th Ave N</p><p>Golden Valley, Mn</p><p>55427 </p><hr>Watercolor Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10470/summer-2024/watercolor-painting2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Paint a beautiful watercolor painting in this two-hour class. Receive step-by-step instructions and discuss techniques used in the painting, such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry.</p><p>This is a great, no-fear way to learn to paint in watercolors, even if you have no experience. All supplies are provided and each class can stand alone or take all to build even more skills.</p>Mixed Media Arthttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10085/winter-spring-2024/mixed-media-art2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>In this mixed media class you will work with a variety of art supplies as you combine and layer them to create a unique work of art. The instructor will lead you through the process as you are introduced to each new supply. </p>Corsages, Boutonnières, and Flower Crownshttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10202/winter-spring-2024/corsages-boutonnieres-and-flower-crowns2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Interested in creating your own personal wedding, prom or homecoming flowers? This class teaches you to create beautiful flowers like boutonnieres, corsages and the oh-so-popular floral halo.</p><hr><p>Our flower bar will be filled with fresh, gorgeous blooms for you to choose from!</p>Acrylic Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10077/winter-spring-2024/acrylic-painting2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to create a unique, quick and expressive acrylic painting. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results.</p><p>Create a beautiful acrylic painting following step-by-step instructions, all while learning about composition and color mixing. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. Each class can stand alone or take all to build more skills.</p>Monthly Online Watercolor Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10093/winter-spring-2024/monthly-online-watercolor-painting2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to paint a beautiful scene in watercolors. Follow step-by-step instructions and engage in discussion on the difference between dry brush work, wet-on-wet, and wet-on-dry as you participate in this enjoyable workshop. </p><p>This is a great, no-fear, way to learn to paint in watercolors. </p><p><strong><u>Supplies:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Paint and Brushes:</strong></p><ul>
<li><em>Artist’s Loft TM Fundamentals TM Watercolor Pan Set</em></li>
<li><em>Watercolor Paper 140lb. Coldpress 9 x 12 pad</em></li>
<li><em>Watercolor Brushes such as Royal & Langnickel acrylic handle round number 10 brush</em></li>
<li><em>Recommended - 1-inch flat soft bristle flat brush</em></li>
</ul><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul>
<li><em>Pencil</em></li>
<li><em>Cup or jar for water</em></li>
<li><em>Paper towels</em></li>
<li><em>A board to tape paper flat</em></li>
<li><em>Masking tape</em></li>
<li><em>Hair Dryer to speed drying time</em></li>
</ul>Monthly Online Acrylic Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10092/winter-spring-2024/monthly-online-acrylic-painting2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to paint quick and expressive acrylic paintings with one brush and a limited color palette. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results in your acrylic paintings.</p>Intro to Glassblowing/Lampworkinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10248/winter-spring-2024/intro-to-glassblowing-lampworking2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Lampworking is a method of glassblowing using a fix mounted torch to melt and manipulate glass into a desired form. We will go over safety, the torch and glass, work on solid shaped objects and marbles. Class participants will keep their creations made in class.</p><hr>
<p>This class is for newer lampworkers and people with little or no experience on the torch.</p><p>Skylab Glass Arts</p><p>8838 7th Ave N</p><p>Golden Valley, Mn</p><p>55427 </p><hr>Photo Organization - Print & Digitalhttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10192/winter-spring-2024/photo-organization-print-digital2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Develop a system to get every printed photo, digital photo and all of your memorabilia organized once and for all!</p><hr><p>Learn about scanning for slides, movies, prints backing up, cloud storage & scanners. You'll leave with a plan for a system that allows you to access every photo you own in literally seconds!</p>Fresh Citrus, Fruity & Floral Spring Soapshttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10182/winter-spring-2024/fresh-citrus-fruity-floral-spring-soaps2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Make beautiful, super moisturizing, sulfate-free, melt 'n pour soaps with natural, nutrient-rich oils that gently cleanse and protect your skin. </p><p><br>Blend luscious, clean, phthalate-free fragrance oils you'll love for spring: lemon, orange, lime, berries, mango/papaya, peony, jasmine, sage-mint, gardenia, lilac, peach and more. Grab your friends, family and neighbors for a very special night out. Perfect for the gardeners in your life, and of course mom - celebrate together! Take home soaps in 4 fragrance blends and DIY recipes.</p>Makerspace Open Lab: Punch Cardhttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10323/winter-spring-2024/makerspace-open-lab-punch-card2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>Craft, connect and enjoy the new Makerspace! Crafts are available for purchase during Open Lab times or bring your own project to work on.</strong></p><p>Tuesdays, 9-11 AM</p><ul>
<li>January 9th</li>
<li>February 6th</li>
<li>March 5th</li>
<li>April 9th</li>
<li>May 7th</li>
</ul><p>Wednesdays, 2-4 PM</p><ul>
<li>January 17th</li>
<li>February 21st</li>
<li>March 13th</li>
<li>April 17th</li>
<li>May 15th</li>
</ul><p>Thursdays, 5-7 PM</p><ul>
<li>January 25th</li>
<li>February 29th</li>
<li>March 21st</li>
<li>April 25th</li>
<li>May 23rd</li>
</ul><p><em>Adults only.</em></p>Mother's Day Orchid Arrangementhttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10199/winter-spring-2024/mother-s-day-orchid-arrangement2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn how to make a living arrangement using a variety of spring flowers, foliage and an orchid plant. The approach of this workshop will be whimsical with an emphasis on the beauty of nature.</p><hr>
<p>All materials and flowers are included.</p>Wool Felted Succulenthttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10082/winter-spring-2024/wool-felted-succulent2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Create a beautiful succulent plant in a pot out of wool roving. Learn to use felting needles to create a cute little succulent plant that can decorate your desk or be given as a gift. </p>Nature Art Journaling Workshophttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10086/winter-spring-2024/nature-art-journaling-workshop2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Art Journaling is a great stress reliever and way to practice and refine your artistic skills. In this Nature journaling workshop you will learn to observe and capture elements in nature using a variety of tools and art techniques.</p><p>Students should bring in an 8 x 10 spiral mixed media pad of paper that is at least 90 lbs. All other supplies are provided.</p>Bob Ross Landscape Oil Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10018/winter-spring-2024/bob-ross-landscape-oil-painting2023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Paint your very own Bob Ross replica landscape on a 20 x 16 canvas. The relaxed and calm atmosphere will allow you to enjoy the step-by-step presentation to help you create your own masterpiece.</p><hr>
<p>Each session provides a different landscape. All equipment and materials will be provided. Bring an apron or smock if you wish.</p>Watercolor Paintinghttp://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/10075/winter-spring-2024/watercolor-painting—12023-11-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>Paint a beautiful watercolor painting in this two-hour class. Receive step-by-step instructions and discuss techniques used in the painting, such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry.</p><p>This is a great, no-fear way to learn to paint in watercolors, even if you have no experience. All supplies are provided and each class can stand alone or take all to build even more skills.</p>