Minnetonka Community Education

Learn how to create an accordion book with pockets. This simple book structure is a great intro to the art of book-making. Step-by-step demonstration and individualized instruction will help you construct and decorate your book. No experience necessary. Fees include a take-home packet of other book-making resources. All supplies included.

Create and take home a gorgeous 20x16 oil painting in this step-by-step class, taught by our instructor certified in the Bob Ross method. This class will allow you to make your very own replica of a Bob Ross painting. Each class will paint a different landscape: Ocean Sunset (May 6), Distant Mountains (June 22), Evening at Sunset (August 5). Enjoy the relaxed approach in creating landscapes that may include mountains, lakes, hills, rivers, trees and sunsets. All levels of painters welcome. All painting supplies are included at no additional charge. Students need to bring an apron or smock.

This CreARTivity Kit is a great summer art project for the whole family! Your finished pieces can be enjoyed all summer long either at home or at the cabin. The packed kit includes everything you need to make multiple lake-themed projects and includes: unpainted wooden shapes, wooden beads, one easel, vinyl for signs, glue, paint, paint brush, foam brush, makeup sponge, glue, written directions and video directions. NOTE: This Kit is also available with a "summer gnome" project included. To see/order the kit + gnome, go to: https://minnetonka.ce.eleyo.com/course/6391/summer-2020/creartivity-kit-at-the-lake-summer-gnome CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

This CreARTivity Kit is a great summer art project for the whole family! Your finished pieces can be enjoyed all summer long either at home or at the cabin. The packed kit includes everything pictured (except for tray) to make multiple lake-themed projects: unpainted wooden shapes, wooden beads, one easel, vinyl for signs, glue, paint, paint brush, foam brush, makeup sponge, glue, written directions and video directions. CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

Part of our CreARTivity Kits series, this kit includes everything you need to complete your 3D Bicycle Journey project! The unfinished kits comes with: Unfinished wood, stencil, 3D wood bicycle & flowers, paint, glue, foam brush, make up sponge, paint brush, written instructions, and video instructions. Finished project measures 9.25 x 11 inches. The creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

This creARTivity kit makes the cutest Father's Day gift for Dad, Grandpa, or other special guy! The 3-D project is perfect for the family to make together and includes 2 spots for those special photos. The unfinished kit includes everything you need: Unfinished wood, # D fishing line, fish, DaD photo frames, glue, paint, paint brush, foam brush, and written instructions. Finished project measures 18.5 x 11.25 inches The creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

Part of our CreARTivity Kits series, this Gecko Tesselation Family Puzzle kit includes everything you need to make this fun project! The unfinished kits comes with: unfinished wood, 4 colors of paint, brush, sponge wedges, 4 geckos, written directions, and access to video instructions on a Facebook group page. Each gecko measures 6 x 5.5 x .75 inches, and can interlock with other geckos to form a puzzle. he creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

This CreARTivity Kit celebrates togetherness and is a great project for parent, grandparents and families. The unfinished kit includes everything you need: unfinished wood, stencil, 8 colors of paint, sponge brush, sponge wedges, written instructions, and access to video instructions on a Facebook group page. Finished project measures 13.75 x 9.25 inches. he creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

A fun CreARTivity Kit the whole family can finish together! It also makes a super cute gift! The kit includes everything you need to complete your 3-D interchangeable gnome sign: unfinished wood sign, 3 cut-out gnomes, 3 noses, 3 interchangeable shapes (oars, life vest, fish), 3 interchangeable hats, Velcro, 10 colors of paint, glue, stencil, paint brush, foam brush, written instructions, and access to video instructions on a Facebook group page. Finished sign measures 9.25 x 14 inches. If you're wanting more customization options, you may purchase additional shapes kit includes: 3 shapes, 1 hat, Velcro, paint, paint brush. There are 4 shape kits available with more seasonal kits coming. he creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

This super cute lake-themed project, part of our CreARTivity Kits series, includes everything you need to customize your 3-D photo block. The unfinished kit comes with: unfinished wood, 5 colors of paint, sponge brush, sponge wedge, paint brush, glue, wood cut outs for slip in photo, oars, letters, photo frame, written instructions, and video instructions on a Facebook group page. Finished project measures 13.75 x 7 x 1.75 The creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

Our newest CreARTivity Kit addition: the Love You S'more photo frame is adorable! The unfinished kit includes everything you need: Unfinished wood, stencil, 3 D wood photo frame, fire, marshmallows on a stick, moon, star, glue, paint, paint brush, foam brush, and a make up sponge. Finished project measures 9.25 x 14 inches. The creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.

Our newest creARTivity kit is a red, white and blue delight! The kit includes everything you need to complete this cute Fourth Of July project!! (except the try itself). We provide supplies and instructions, you provide your creativity! Unfinished kit includes: Wooden circle, wooden stand. Gnome, wooden blocks/vinyl for books, Game of Jacks, wooden block with wood letters, a heart for layering sign, wood blocks/stencils for SNAP CRACKLE POP, twine, paint, paint brush, foam brush, makeup sponge, glue, written directions and video directions. (Note: tray is not included). The creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup Available