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Calming Exercises for a Stressful World: I
Enjoy relaxation and stress relief through controlled breathing paired with gentle movements. You will also learn how to apply pressure with your own hands to relieve pain, nausea, and anxiety. Appropriate for most physical abilities. Wear loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes.
Christine Morgan: Christine T. Morgan is certified through both Tai Chi Healthways & Associates and The American Tai Chi & Qigong Association as a level 3 Instructor.
Introduction to Book History
Join a professional bookbinder to delve into the fascinating history of books and their evolution across different cultures and eras. Discover why books vary in appearance and function based on their origins. Examine examples and model books to understand terminology related to structure, repair, and collecting, gaining a deeper appreciation for the art and craft of bookbinding.
Paperweight Discovery Workshop (Offsite)
Craft your own solid glass globe sculpture during a Paperweight Glass Discovery Workshop! Learn safety, witness a demo, and get one-on-one hands-on instruction from a pro instructor (no experience needed). Sign up today!
Joy of Exploration: Adaptive SAORI Weaving with Chiaki O’Brien
Join local artist Chiaki O’Brien for SAORI Weaving this fall! Originally from Japan, Chiaki brings SAORI Weaving to participants ranging from small children to older adults. This modern Japanese weaving style has traveled along with her since she came to the United States in 2004. SAORI is a way of self-expression through weaving, and an opportunity to enjoy the moment of weaving with colors and textures! Chiaki will provide SAORI looms for the students to work on and she will facilitate and encourage students as they develop skills and enjoy the SAORI Weaving process. The aim of the workshop is for students to create a one-of-a-kind piece of woven art!
This class is provided in partnership with COMPAS Arts. You may register for this class even after the start date. If you wish to register after the start date of the class, please call the Community Ed office and we will assist you with the prorated fee.
Seeing You for You: Adaptive Self-Portraits with Katrina Knutson
Join local artist Katrina Knutson for adaptive self-portraiture Thursday evenings this fall! Katrina spent 6 years at Minneapolis’ Interact Visual and Performing Arts Center, working with adult artists with disabilities as a painting and drawing instructor, and curating the Inside Out Gallery. The connection between justice, creating, building, teaching, learning and sharing is central to the way Katrina lives her life and what she hopes to accomplish in her work. Study of self: looking at ourselves in the mirror and through photos, we will paint, draw, and collage images of ourselves. The final product will be a piece or pieces that incorporate deeper pieces of who you are, using imagery to represent what we love, what we can do and/or where we are from.
This class is provided in partnership with COMPAS Arts. If you wish to register past the start date on September 16, please call the Community Ed office at 952-848-3952 to register and we will prorate the fee.
My Choice, My Art, Me!
Dive into a vibrant and inclusive art adventure tailored to every skill level! Join our engaging series where each participant will craft 3-6 unique artworks using an array of mixed media—from bold acrylics and paint markers to expressive pastels and graphite. With a cozy class size limited to just 6 students, you'll have the freedom to choose your inspiration: whether it's your beloved pet, a music icon, a mouth-watering dish, or a dreamy travel destination—special requests warmly welcomed! Embrace creativity in a supportive environment designed for adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities and neurodiverse individuals. If you wish to register past the start date on September 16, please call the Community Ed office at 952-848-3952 to register and we will prorate the fee.
