ART, MUSIC & CULTURE Courses for Adults

The Art of Composition: A Guide to Pencil Drawing

The Right Modern Art Project for You

Introducing the perfect modern art class for the discerning art enthusiast. This innovative course is designed to cater to the unique tastes and preferences of art lovers, providing them with a personalized and customized art experience. Materials needed: a set of acrylic paints, 2-3 acrylic paint brushes, a canvas pad or a few stretched canvases of any size and a container to hold tap water.

AE75 - John David Berdahl

2 Thu, 2/29-3/7, 5:30-7:30 PM

This is an ideal class for artists, students and anyone who is interested in developing their skills in pencil drawing. It covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of pencil drawing, the principles of composition and the techniques used to create realistic and expressive drawings.

Materials needed: a graphite drawing pencil set, a stick of charcoal, a set of colored pencils, chalk pastels, a sketch-book or sketch pad and kneaded eraser.

AE73 - John David Berdahl

2 Tues, 1/16-1/23, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 204, 2777 34th St S

$39 ($35)*

The Magic of Soft Pastels: A Guide to Crafting with Them

This class is filled with practical tips and techniques including advice on color blending, layering and shading. It also includes a range of inspiring projects that will help you put your newfound skills into practice, from landscapes and still lifes to portraits and abstract designs.

Materials needed: a set of chalk pastels, a sketchbook or sketch pad and kneaded eraser.

AE76 - John David Berdahl

2 Wed, 3/20-3/27, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 204, 2777 34th St S

$39 ($35)*

Casita Key Hooks

Everyone needs a key hook to keep your keys from going missing. Join us to create your own key hook that adds a personal touch to your entryway. Take a night off and have some fun getting crafty and creative.

AE44 - Carla St Germain

Wed, 3/14, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777

34th St S

$44 ($39)*

Vista Center for Education Room 204, 2777 34th St S $39 ($35)*

Christmas Ornaments

Customize your own set of Christmas Ornaments with a variety of paint, ribbon, twine, beads and adhesive vinyl cutouts. Join your friends—and Carla—to create your own works of art to display in your home. Rustic chic is all the rage, and not only do you get to create this item, you get to beautify your Christmas tree with handmade ornaments that also make great gifts.

AE15 - Carla St Germain

Wed, 12/6, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Center for Education Room 203, 2777

34th St S

$34 ($29)*

Tile Mosaic

Students will receive expert instruction for making a finished framed mosaic creation. Your artwork will be ready to hang as your showpiece. All materials and tools provided.

AE22 - Bracken Rourke

3 Sat, 2/10-2/24, 2-4 PM

Cotton Lake Tile, 418 15th St N, Fargo

$155 ($150)*