Crossing Arts Workshops
Make Art, Make Friends, and Learn New skills
whisk brooms 101
Workshop with Instructor Mark Smith
saturday, January 25
1:00 - 4:00 pm
crossing arts members: $25
non-member pricing: $30
ages 16+
Join instructor Mark Smith for a demonstration and hands-on lesson in constructing a traditional Appalachian style turkey-wing whisk broom. Each participant will complete their very own small, hand-held broom! All tools and materials will be provided. Materials will include multiple colors of nylon twine, leather strips for a hanging loop for each piece, and broom corn stalks for plaiting the handles. The instructor will bring several samples of whisk brooms (and some larger brooms) for the class to see!
Tools include a broom-tying footbrake, basketry scissors, ripcords, knives, and a poly-pipe cutter. Sharp tools will be used in this class. Participants must be aged 16+.
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beginning watercolor II
Blue flower reflections with darcy brambrink
mastering watercolor series
saturday, february 1
12:00 - 3:00 PM
crossing arts members: $75
non-member pricing: $80
ages 16+
Enhance your watercolor skills with expert tips on creating floral watercolors with reflections. The second installment in Darcy Brambrink’s “Mastering Watercolor” series. This follow-up class for beginners introduces advanced artist pigments, helping you develop a more painterly style. Complete a 9 x 12 painting ready for framing. All supplies are provided – bring a hair dryer to speed up drying time. Ideal for beginners looking to advance their technique with a qualified instructor.
Register for this course individually, or bundle and save when you register for all three courses!
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intermediate watercolor I
hay field landscape with darcy brambrink
mastering watercolor series
saturday, february 15
10:00 am - 2:00 PM
crossing arts members: $125
non-member pricing: $130
ages 16+
The third and final installment of Darcy Brambrink’s “Mastering Watercolor” series. Elevate your watercolor skills by learning to create the illusion of distance and foreground in landscapes. This class focuses on tonal values, shapes, and sky, using artist-quality pigments and supplies. Explore color mixing, wet-into-wet techniques, and layering to complete a 9 x 12 painting ready for framing! All paintings will be critiqued by the instructor. This class is ideal for those who have completed a few watercolor classes or have some experience on their own. All supplies are provided, but you are encouraged to bring a hair dryer to speed up drying.
You are welcome to bring a lunch, as there will be a 30-minute break.
Register for this course individually, or bundle and save when you register for all three courses!
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spring flower mosaic
With DeeDEE Narum
saturday, March 15
11:00 am - 2:00 PM
crossing arts members: $65
non-member pricing: $70
ages 15+
Join mosaic artist DeeDee Narum for a beautiful project to welcome spring! Students will learn how to use glass nippers and grout to create a stunning, 5x5" floral mosaic on MDF. Choose from red, blue, pink, purple, or orange for your petals! All materials will be provided, including safety glasses. Usher in the new season with an afternoon of creativity at The Crossing Arts!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.