Oil Painting with Darcy Brambrink

saturday, june 21

11:00 am - 3:00 PM

crossing arts members: $95

non-member pricing: $100

ages 18+

Unlock your inner artist in this lively and engaging oil painting class with instructor Darcy Brambrink! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will introduce you to the essentials of oil painting in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

You'll receive all the supplies needed to create your own stunning 11 x 14 landscape masterpiece. Using safe, water-based oils with no toxic chemicals, you'll explore key techniques like value studies, tone application, and shape composition to bring your vision to life on canvas.

Students are encouraged to bring a snack and drink for a break, and don't forget an old shirt, a cake pan or a cardboard box to safely transport your artwork home. Get ready to mix, blend, and paint your way to a beautiful, finished piece!

Sponsored in part by the Minnesota Arts Board with funding from the Clean Water Legacy Fund 

Art can be messy—please wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on!

Learn more and register


painting watercolor birds with katy yenter

thursday, june 26th

5:00 PM - 7:00pm

at the jessie f. hallett memorial library, Crosby, mn

free to the public - registration is requried as space is limited

ages 16+

Join us for a laid-back evening of abstract painting. We will paint birds using watercolor and stencils, then we will add detail with ink. No experience required. 

Ages 16+

Free to the public - Registration is required as space is limited. 

Learn more and register


Oil Painting with Darcy Brambrink

saturday, august 2nd

11:00 am - 3:00 PM

crossing arts members: $95

non-member pricing: $100

ages 18+

Unlock your inner artist in this lively and engaging oil painting class with instructor Darcy Brambrink! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will introduce you to the essentials of oil painting in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

You'll receive all the supplies needed to create your own stunning 11 x 14 landscape masterpiece. Using safe, water-based oils with no toxic chemicals, you'll explore key techniques like value studies, tone application, and shape composition to bring your vision to life on canvas.

Students are encouraged to bring a snack and drink for a break, and don't forget an old shirt, a cake pan or a cardboard box to safely transport your artwork home. Get ready to mix, blend, and paint your way to a beautiful, finished piece!

Sponsored in part by the Minnesota Arts Board with funding from the Clean Water Legacy Fund 

Art can be messy—please wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on!

Learn more and register


Virtual WORKSHOPS


NEEDLE-FELTED MINI LANDSCAPE KIT

“Midnight Moon”

LISA JORDAN - INSTRUCTOR

Learn to create a beautiful “Midnight Moon” scene with our new Needle-Felted Mini Landscape kits. Each kit includes all materials - wool, 6” x 6” felting mat, 38 gauge felting needle, 100% felt backing, and a mini hoop.

Follow along with Lisa Jordan, as she demonstrates the basics of Needle-Felting and how to create your mini landscape.

View Instructional Video Here!

Supply kits for this project are available in the Crossing Arts Gift Shop for $14.99.


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Needle-Felted Mini Landscape Kit

“Tranquil Pond”

Lisa jordan - INSTRUCTOR

Learn to create a beautiful “Tranquil Pond” scene with our new Needle-Felted Mini Landscape kits. Each kit includes all materials - wool, 6” x 6” felting mat, 38 gauge felting needle, 100% felt backing, and a mini hoop.

Follow along with Lisa Jordan, as she demonstrates the basics of Needle-Felting and how to create your mini landscape.

View Instructional Video Here!

Supply kits for this project are available in the Crossing Arts Gift Shop for $14.99.


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Needle-Felted Mini Landscape Kit

“Sunrise At The Lake”

Lisa jordan - INSTRUCTOR

Learn to create a beautiful “Sunrise At The Lake” scene with our new Needle-Felted Mini Landscape kits. Each kit includes all materials - wool, 6” x 6” felting mat, 38 gauge felting needle, 100% felt backing, and a mini hoop.

Follow along with Lisa Jordan, as she demonstrates the basics of Needle-Felting and how to create your mini landscape.

View Instructional Video Here!

Supply kits for this project are available in the Crossing Arts Gift Shop for $14.99.


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GELLI PLATE MONOPRINTING

PATRICIA LINTNER - INSTRUCTOR

Using acrylic paints and Gelli press plates our guest artist Patricia Lintner will guide you through a fun experience of creating monoprints. Explore techniques using stencils, and brayers to create a stunning composition art piece. 

Purchase the virtual workshop here!

This listing is for the virtual workshop ONLY. After your purchase, you will receive a link for the video that you can refer to again and again.

Monoprinting supply kits are available at Crossing Arts for $35 and will include all supplies listed, and will give you access to this class for free.

 
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This workshop is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


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ALCOHOL INKS

PATRICIA LINTNER - INSTRUCTOR

Explore Alcohol Inks on non-porous paper and experience the fluidity and vibrancy of this fun medium to create beautiful landscapes. 

purchase the virtual workshop here!

This listing is for the virtual workshop ONLY. After your purchase, you will receive a link for the video that you can refer to again and again.

Alcohol Ink supply kits are available at Crossing Arts for $35 and will include all supplies listed, and will give you access to this class for free.

 
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This workshop is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


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NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S KNITTING

SUSAN STARK - INSTRUCTOR

Join our knowledgeable and skilled guest artist Susan Stark as she guides you through creating a beautiful warm chunky knit scarf. You will learn introductory skills such as how to cast on, knit stitch, garter stitch and bind off. 

purchase the virtual workshop here!

This listing is for the virtual workshop ONLY. After your purchase, you will receive a link for the video that you can refer to again and again.

Knitting supply kits are available at Crossing Arts for $30 and will include all supplies listed, and will give you access to this class for free.

 
art_board_logos_text.jpg
 

This workshop is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.