Minnetonka Community Education

Pick up your own art kit to create your masterpiece! Work at your own pace in the comfort of your home. Designed by Kidcreate Studio for students in grades K-5 At-home art kits with online instructional videos are now available from Kidcreate Studio! These art kits are so much fun, it’s like having your own private art teacher. The kit contains: An easy to follow lesson plan. A link to a correlating online instructional video taught by a Kidcreate Studio art teacher. Art materials needed to create your masterpiece and additional suggestions for online learning that relate to the art lesson. Important Pick Up Information: June Kits will be available for pick-up starting June 10th at the Minnetonka Community Ed Center (4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331). Building Hours: 8 am-4:30 PM. Registration due: May 27th. July Kits will be available for pick-up starting July 8th at the Minnetonka Community Ed Center (4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331). Building Hours: 8 am-4:30 PM. Registration due: June 24th. August Kits will be available for pick-up starting August 5th at the Minnetonka Community Ed Center (4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331). Building Hours: 8 am-4:30 PM. Registration due: July 29th. Available Kits: Clay Mosaic Let’s create a mosaic out of air dry clay and beads! Clay by itself makes great art, but adding beads or sequins makes it even better! Air-dry clay will be used to create a fun and funky mosaic. Slime Time Let’s create one of our favorite messy times- silly putty slime! Roll up your sleeves and let’s get messy!! Clay Coil Bowl Let’s create a clay coil bowl! Learn a special clay technique to build these unique creations. Clay Slab Unicorn Let your artist go unicorn-crazy! This kit teaches a simple step-by-step process to sculpt a darling unicorn. Add some sequins and a little dazzle and this project is a dream come true for any unicorn enthusiast. Clay Fairy House If you believe in fairies, clap your hands, and get creative with this whimsical, colorful art kit! Construct a magical place for your fairy friends to live out of Model Magic® clay. Klimt’s The Sunflower Be inspired by art created by Gustav Klimt. Recreate one of his famous works out of clay, paint and beads! Garden Collage Spring is in the air! Follow easy step-by-step instructions to create a mixed-media collage with a garden theme on an actual canvas board.

Learn to create your own comics. You’'ll craft awesome characters and fantastic expressions, making our short stories in every class truly EPIC!

Learn how to take photos that tell a story, show emotion, or create a reminder of an important event. Explore photography in nature, moving objects, urban environments and people. Digital camera required. They say a story is worth a 1000 words. We will explore photographing nature, moving subjects, urban environments, and people. Each session will consist of a 15-30 minutes of an instructional period followed by 60 minutes for shooting. We will then conclude with a 15-30 minute review of the images that were captured during the shoot. We will begin with a demonstration of how to capture interesting photos of clear objects placed over multicolored backgrounds and tablets. Once the demonstration is over, everyone will get to experiment with this technique to create unique abstract photos. Equipment needed: 1. Any digital camera that allows for manual setting of aperture, iso, and shutter speed. 2. Tripod 3. Comfortable footwear since we will be walking around and standing during the shooting portion of the program.

Explore the principles and elements of design as we create a product brand, logo and packaging, among other exciting projects. We’ll have fun creating many applications for our designs like our own stationary, stamp, gift wrapping and much more. Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle and recess attire.

Learn how to take photos that tell a story, show emotion, or serve as a reminder of an important event. Explore photography in nature, moving objects, urban environments and people. Digital camera required. They say a story is worth a 1000 words. We will explore photographing nature, moving subjects, urban environments, and people. Each session will consist of a 15-30 minutes of an instructional period followed by 60 minutes for shooting. We will then conclude with a 15-30 minute review of the images that were captured during the shoot. We will begin with some composition tips and ideas for capturing some interesting fall color photos. We will then explore the area around the school to capture some of the changing leaves. Equipment needed: 1. Any digital camera that allows for manual setting of aperture, iso, and shutter speed. 2. Tripod 3. Comfortable footwear since we will be walking around and standing during the shooting portion of the program.

Magical, mythical, marvelous art is coming your way! Tap into your imagination while learning to draw otherworldly creatures like fairies, trolls, and a forest queen. Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle and recess attire.

Let's create the cutest, messiest finger-painted turkey you've ever seen! Get your hands dirty and let your imagination run wild as we mix and blend colors to bring our turkeys to life. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit! Let's make some art and create memories that will last a lifetime. See you in class! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

What’s the best part about Halloween? Candy of course! Create a spooky graveyard scene out of tons of “sweet” art supplies including Halloween candy favorites like candy corn! Costumes welcome in class! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Learn how to take photos that tell a story, show emotion, or create a reminder of an important event. Explore photography in nature, moving objects, urban environments and people. Digital camera required. They say a story is worth a 1000 words. We will explore photographing nature, moving subjects, urban environments, and people. Each session will consist of a 15-30 minutes of an instructional period followed by 60 minutes for shooting. We will then conclude with a 15-30 minute review of the images that were captured during the shoot. We will begin with a discussion around different types of holiday light photography, and the camera settings needed for each type. We will then set up some decorations and get creative. Equipment needed: 1. Any digital camera that allows for manual setting of aperture, iso, and shutter speed. 2. Tripod 3. Comfortable footwear since we will be walking around and standing during the shooting portion of the program.

Learn to fuse small plate glass into artistic 2D creations and explore the world of Lampworking: A method of using torches and tools to shape 3D glass sculptures like marbles and pendants. No prior experience necessary, students will be able to pick up all of their creations after the camp has concluded. Skylab Glass Arts 8838 7th Ave N Golden Valley, Mn 55427

Paint with plaster, tie-dye, make papier mache birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock as you learn art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home- leave the mess with us. After all, art can be a mega, messy good time! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

This is your chance to paint on a real canvas board. During this guided painting lesson, you will create a scene featuring an adorable reindeer! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Learn how to take photos that tell a story, show emotion, or create a reminder of an important event. Explore photography in nature, moving objects, urban environments and people. Digital camera required. We are offering two separate Parent/Student classes this fall! 1. Fall Colors: Join professional photographer Don Tredinnick at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield for a fun afternoon photographing the fall colors along the trails. Don will discuss various aspects of fall photography as we walk the trails and stop at a number of pre-determined photography locations. We will begin in front of the visitor’s center with a quick discussion of camera settings prior to heading down the trails. At each stop, there will be suggestions for how to capture interesting images. Everyone will get time to experiment at each stop. Both parents and students are encouraged to take photos. 2. Holiday Lights: There is nothing more fun than strolling past holiday decorations. Join professional photographer Don Tredinnick as we photograph some of the holiday light displays in the western suburbs. Don will spend time with each participant to help them capture some great holiday photos. We will begin inside a local coffee shop prior to heading out to photograph the light. Don will discuss different techniques and show some examples. We will then get cameras preset and then bundle up to head out for the lights. Both parents and students are encouraged to take photos. Equipment needed: 1. Any digital camera that allows for manual setting of aperture, iso, and shutter speed. 2. Tripod 3. Comfortable footwear since we will be walking around and standing during the shooting portion of the program.

Explore ocean life and learn to draw and color with pastels. Eye-catching sea stars, vibrant clown fish, sea turtles with bold patterns, a blue crab and a wondrous scene of jellyfish will be created. Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle and recess attire.

Learn how to take photos that tell a story, show emotion, or create a reminder of an important event. Explore photography in nature, moving objects, urban environments and people. Digital camera required. They say a story is worth a 1000 words. We will explore photographing nature, moving subjects, urban environments, and people. Each session will consist of a 15-30 minutes of an instructional period followed by 60 minutes for shooting. We will then conclude with a 15-30 minute review of the images that were captured during the shoot. The class will meet in different locations around Minnetonka. Locations will be shared with participants ahead of time. Equipment needed: Any digital camera that allows for manual setting of aperture, iso, and shutter speed. Comfortable footwear since we will be walking around and standing during the shooting portion of the program.