Create your own unique writing utensil with Minneapolis-based polymer clay artist Laura Burlis! Participants ages 10 and up will roll, score, shape, and cut colorful slabs of polymer clay, a modeling clay that can be baked in a normal kitchen oven to preserve playful and vibrant works of art - in this case, barrels for […]

Explore the world of organic shapes while upcycling plastic bottles into whimsical art! Students will work together to create a rainbow-colored sculpture inspired by the artist Dale Chihuly. Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided free arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers lead participants in constructing […]

Youth ages 12-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for Open Studio hour! Attendees are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). With the help and supervision of Lanesboro Arts staff, young artists can follow their creative curiosity wherever it may lead. This is a free open studio for artists and […]

Let your art skills take flight in this beginner level water color painting class with artist and educator, Marlene Maloney! Students ages 10 to 14 will paint their very own feathered friend and learn the skills to create all kinds of watercolor masterpieces in the future. This introductory watercolor class will take place at 1:00 […]

Let your art skills take flight in this adult-level introductory watercolor painting class with artist and educator, Marlene Maloney! Participants ages 14 and up will sketch and then paint their feathered friend, with the help of Maloney’s demonstrations and guidance. This class will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on August 11th in the […]

Combine watercolor, collage, and mosaic skills to create beautiful and expressive cards with guest teacher Robin Anderson!  This class encourages participants to explore colors, textures, and shapes in creative combinations. Students ages 12 and up can make everything from abstract patterns to carefully arranged paper scenes to decorate unique greeting cards! Paper Quilting Greeting Cards […]