November 2019
Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »‘Over the Back Fence’ End of Season Potluck & Planning Meeting
You're invited to the upper level studio of the St. Mane Theatre on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner to celebrate the conclusion of Over the Back Fence's milestone 25th anniversary season and help shape what comes next for the show. Bring a dish to pass and break bread with other Over the Back Fence volunteers, patrons and supporters. Created in 1995 by an independent group of talented residents, “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show has been produced…
Find out more »Learn to Paint
Join Lanesboro Arts and Artist Joan Finnegan for four youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” four class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading the four classes and is an award…
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »December 2019
Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Learn to Paint
Join Lanesboro Arts and Artist Joan Finnegan for four youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” four class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading the four classes and is an award…
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Learn to Paint
Join Lanesboro Arts and Artist Joan Finnegan for four youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” four class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading the four classes and is an award…
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Learn to Paint
Join Lanesboro Arts and Artist Joan Finnegan for four youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” four class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading the four classes and is an award…
Find out more »January 2020
Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »February 2020
Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »Open Studio
Youth ages 10-18 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want!
Find out more »April 2021
Youth Art Class: Yoga + Art + Nature
Join Alayna Sobieniak for youth Yoga + Art + Nature classes! The classes will include book reading, a yoga game / activity, outdoor game / activity, and an art project. Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experience levels of youth ages 5 to 9. Activities may include weaving, printmaking, sidewalk chalk, nature sculptures, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums while being active outdoors. Similar to the Art in Nature classes held last…
Find out more »Youth Art Class: Yoga + Art + Nature
Join Alayna Sobieniak for youth Yoga + Art + Nature classes! The classes will include book reading, a yoga game / activity, outdoor game / activity, and an art project. Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experience levels of youth ages 5 to 9. Activities may include weaving, printmaking, sidewalk chalk, nature sculptures, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums while being active outdoors. Similar to the Art in Nature classes held last…
Find out more »Youth Art Class: Yoga + Art + Nature
Join Alayna Sobieniak for youth Yoga + Art + Nature classes! The classes will include book reading, a yoga game / activity, outdoor game / activity, and an art project. Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experience levels of youth ages 5 to 9. Activities may include weaving, printmaking, sidewalk chalk, nature sculptures, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums while being active outdoors. Similar to the Art in Nature classes held last…
Find out more »Youth Art Class: Yoga + Art + Nature
Join Alayna Sobieniak for youth Yoga + Art + Nature classes! The classes will include book reading, a yoga game / activity, outdoor game / activity, and an art project. Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experience levels of youth ages 5 to 9. Activities may include weaving, printmaking, sidewalk chalk, nature sculptures, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums while being active outdoors. Similar to the Art in Nature classes held last…
Find out more »June 2021
Surprise Sculpture-June 8th
Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as…
Find out more »Learn to Paint-June 10th
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »Open Studio-June 15th
Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want! If participants have any questions – please contact Kara Maloney – Lanesboro Arts Education Lead at kara@lanesboroarts.org This activity is made possible by the voters…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture-June 22nd
Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as…
Find out more »Learn to Paint-June 24th
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »Open Studio-June 29th
Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want! If participants have any questions – please contact Kara Maloney – Lanesboro Arts Education Lead at kara@lanesboroarts.org This activity is made possible by the voters…
Find out more »July 2021
Surprise Sculpture-July 6th
Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as…
Find out more »Learn to Paint-July 8th
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »Open Studio-July 13th
Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want! If participants have any questions – please contact Kara Maloney – Lanesboro Arts Education Lead at kara@lanesboroarts.org This activity is made possible by the voters…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture-July 20th
Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as…
Find out more »Learn to Paint-July 22nd
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »Open Studio-July 27th
Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want! If participants have any questions – please contact Kara Maloney – Lanesboro Arts Education Lead at kara@lanesboroarts.org This activity is made possible by the voters…
Find out more »August 2021
Surprise Sculpture-August 3rd
Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as…
Find out more »Open Studio-August 10th
Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want! If participants have any questions – please contact Kara Maloney – Lanesboro Arts Education Lead at kara@lanesboroarts.org This activity is made possible by the voters…
Find out more »Learn to Paint-August 12th
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture-August 17th
Since 2013, Surprise Sculpture has provided arts education opportunities for local students. For six weeks each summer, Lanesboro Arts staff and volunteers – many of whom are professional artists – lead participants in constructing large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults from Lanesboro, Harmony, Preston, Rushford, and beyond each year. Surprise Sculpture works towards building children’s art making skills as well as…
Find out more »Learn to Paint-August 19th
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »Open Studio-August 24th
Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join Lanesboro Arts for FREE art making Open Studio hours. You are welcome to use our space and materials (or bring your own). We have a variety of art supplies to explore with. This is an open studio for artists and friends to create whatever and however they want! If participants have any questions – please contact Kara Maloney – Lanesboro Arts Education Lead at kara@lanesboroarts.org This activity is made possible by the voters…
Find out more »September 2021
Learn to Paint-September 9th
Join Lanesboro Arts and Professional Artists for seven youth classes on how to paint! Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for a “Learn to Paint” seven class course on painting. Participants will be learning techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class will be an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. Joan Finnegan will be leading two classes and is an award winning oil…
Find out more »April 2022
Welcome Potluck for Artist-in-Residence Akiko Ostlund
Join Lanesboro Arts in welcoming multi-disciplinary artist Akiko Ostlund as the Lanesboro Arts Artist in Residence at a Welcome Potluck on Tuesday, April 12th from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Second Floor Studio in the St. Mane Theatre. Over a shared meal, Akiko will share examples of past work as well as discuss the project she'll be working on during her residency. Akiko will share how community members can participate in the residency events, and answer any questions about…
Find out more »Multi-Media Storytelling Workshop with Akiko Ostlund
Join Lanesboro Artist-in-Residence, multi-disciplinary artist Akiko Ostlund, for a workshop on crafting a story through multi-media art on Saturday, April 16th from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the second floor studio of the St. Mane Theatre. In this workshop, Akiko will share tools and tips from her typical process of creating work initiated by voice and story. Participants will then hone their voice and story into the core sentiment of their piece. Akiko will share how she then chooses the…
Find out more »Open Studio with Akiko Ostlund
Stop in for Open Studio hours with Lanesboro Artist-in-Residence Akiko Ostlund on Saturday, April 23rd and April 30th from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the second floor studio of the St. Mane Theatre. In this open studio, Akiko will share tools and tips from her typical process of creating work initiated by voice and story. Participants are welcome to work alongside Akiko on their own puppet theater projects. This is a casual drop-in open studio for all ages! Akiko will…
Find out more »Open Studio with Akiko Ostlund
Stop in for Open Studio hours with Lanesboro Artist-in-Residence Akiko Ostlund on Saturday, April 23rd and April 30th from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the second floor studio of the St. Mane Theatre. In this open studio, Akiko will share tools and tips from her typical process of creating work initiated by voice and story. Participants are welcome to work alongside Akiko on their own puppet theater projects. This is a casual drop-in open studio for all ages! Akiko will…
Find out more »May 2022
Farewell Potluck & Work-in-Progress Puppet Show with Akiko Ostlund
Lanesboro Arts invites community members to join for the Farewell Potluck and Work-in-Progress Puppet Show with artist Akiko Ostlund on Thursday, May 6th from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Second Floor Studio in the St. Mane Theatre. Over a shared meal, Akiko will share her work-in-progress puppet piece with the Lanesboro community. The show is a 10 minute puppet show that covers various racial topics such as characteristics of white supremacy, Asian hate, the definition of structural racism, and…
Find out more »June 2022
Learn to…
Lanesboro Arts welcomes all experiences levels of youth ages 10 to 14 for “Learn to…” courses on art making. In 2021, participants learnt painting techniques with oil pastels, water colors, acrylics, and more. This class is an art experience with the opportunity to explore new mediums with a professional artist as the instructor. This summer, Stena Leib and Marlene Maloney will offer classes in painting, felting, and inks. a.unii-listing-button { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; box-sizing:…
Find out more »July 2022
Adult Art Classes
Join Lanesboro Arts for adult level art classes for those ages 14 and up. Artists of all experience levels can register for courses on painting, felting, and more with professional artists. This class is an art experience that offers the opportunity to explore new art forms with your peers. a.unii-listing-button { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 0; font-family: sans-serif; } a.unii-medium { padding: 11px 19px; font-size: 17.5px; -webkit-border-radius: 6px; -moz-border-radius: 6px; border-radius:…
Find out more »June 2023
Learn to Paint a Lanesboro Burro! (Ages 10-14)
Design and paint your very own masterpiece on canvas, inspired by the Lanesboro Burros with artist and educator, Marlene Maloney! Students ages 10 - 14 will learn techniques for painting with acrylics while exploring the expressive qualities of shape, color, and line in these multicolored burro paintings. The class will take place at 1:00 pm on June 9th in the Upstairs Studio of the St. Mane Theatre. This Learn to Paint class will cost $15 at registration. Register online at…
Find out more »Learn to Paint A Lanesboro Burro (Ages 14+)
Practice your painting skills in this adult painting class with artist and educator, Marlene Maloney! Participants ages 14 and up will paint a realistic burro (inspired by the Lanesboro Burros!) and learn techniques for depicting light, depth, and texture with acrylic paint. After painting their pack animal pal, participants will crown their creation with the hat, cap or crown of their choice! This class will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on June 9th in the Upstairs Studio of…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture – June 13th
Help make Art in the Park picture-perfect by painting letter signs to set up in Sylvan Park. Students will also take home their own painted warm-up piece! This class kicks off Surprise sculpture’s 10th summer season. Students will practice acrylic painting, color mixing, and collaborative communication skills. 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 large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces…
Find out more »Open Studio – June 13
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 friends to create whatever and however they want! Open Studio is held every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 pm, right after Surprise Sculpture! No…
Find out more »Through the Window Collage Class
Make your very own paper collage masterpiece with artist and educator, Lisa Pahl! Through the Window will take place on June 20th in the Second Floor Studio of the St. Mane Theatre from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Students ages 6 - 12 will gather inspiration on a guided walk (weather permitting) and then draw from what they saw to create paper collage scenes! Registration for this class is required, however, the class is FREE. Lanesboro Arts will provide all necessary…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture – June 27
Explore worlds of color and texture by making collagraph prints using found and recycled materials! Students will use this DIY print-making technique to make vibrant prints, flags, and banners to decorate around town! 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 large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over…
Find out more »Open Studio – June 27
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 friends to create whatever and however they want! Open Studio is held every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 pm, right after Surprise Sculpture! No…
Find out more »July 2023
Learn to Paint a Self Portrait
Get an introduction to portraiture by painting your own self-portrait in this adult-level painting class with artist and educator, Arlinda Henderson! Intended for painters aged 18 and up, the class will take place from 6-8 pm on July 7th in the Upstairs Studio of the St. Mane Theatre. This Learn to Paint class will cost $15 at registration. Register online at the "Get Tickets" link above. All supplies are included with the registration fee (contact Leah Steding at leah@lanesboroarts.org if…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture – July 11
Help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Lanesboro Arts Gallery by completing a series of 30th Anniversary themed art projects! Students will collaborate to create a beautiful chalk mural, fill their canvases with a composition based on a colorful collection of 30 mystery objects, and more! 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 large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using…
Find out more »Open Studio – July 11
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 friends to create whatever and however they want! Open Studio is held every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 pm, right after Surprise Sculpture! No…
Find out more »The Art Of Chance: Young Artists Abstract Art Class
Lanesboro Arts invites young artists ages 6 to 12 to explore the art of chance in this free experiential art class lead by Lisa Pahl! On July 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Second Floor Studio at the St. Mane Theatre, students will fold, draw, drop, and paint their way into a unified abstract composition! This class focuses on the ways that individual inspiration can combine with group collaboration to create an exciting work of abstract art. Registration for…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture – July 25
These fabric chandeliers will bring wafting swaths of color to downtown Lanesboro. Students will work together to cut and combine strips of recycled fabric to create beautiful hanging installations. This class will emphasize the joy of upcycling, and encourage students to explore unique color and texture combinations in their chandeliers. 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 large-scale, site-specific sculptures…
Find out more »Open Studio – July 25
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 friends to create whatever and however they want! Open Studio is held every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 pm, right after Surprise Sculpture! No…
Find out more »August 2023
Learn to Make Polymer Clay Pens
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 an ink pen! This polymer clay class will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1st in the second-floor studio at the…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture – August 8
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 large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150 rural youth and adults…
Find out more »Open Studio – August 8th
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 friends to create whatever and however they want! Open Studio is held every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 pm, right after Surprise Sculpture! No…
Find out more »Learn to Paint a Watercolor Owl (Ages 10-14)
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 pm on Friday, August 11th in the Upstairs Studio of the St. Mane Theatre. Find information on the evening watercolor owl class (intended for artists…
Find out more »Learn to Paint a Watercolor Owl (Ages 14+)
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 Upstairs Studio of the St. Mane Theatre. This Learn to Paint class will cost $15 at registration. Register online at the “Get Tickets” link above.…
Find out more »“Paper Quilting” Cards Class
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 will take place at the St. Mane Theatre’s second-floor studio from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15th. Registration for this art class is…
Find out more »Paper Cutting Class
Join local artist Lynn Susag to practice the fundamental skills of paper cutting! Create your own paper artwork in this adult-level class (suitable for ages 18 and up). The class will take place from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, August 21st in the second-floor studio at the St. Mane Theatre. This class is a FREE art-making opportunity! However, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. All necessary supplies will be provided. Register for Paper Cutting at the “Get Tickets” link above. Paper Cutting is an…
Find out more »Surprise Sculpture – August 22
Transform cardboard and paper into a recycled robot! Students will work in teams to create helpful, strong, zany, or smart sculptures that use shape and color to reflect their purpose and personality! 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 large-scale, site-specific sculptures for public spaces using a mixture of upcycled, recycled, and fine art materials. The program serves over 150…
Find out more »Open Studio – August 22
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 friends to create whatever and however they want! Open Studio is held every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 pm, right after Surprise Sculpture! No…
Find out more »February 2024
Winter Painting and Collage Workshop with Annie Hejny
Lanesboro Arts is excited to present a Winter Painting and Collage Workshop with artist Annie Hejny on Wednesday, February 14th: 5:30 - 8:00 PM at the St. Mane Theatre Studio. Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to welcome back past Lanesboro artist-in-residence Annie Hejny for a short week of activities through Hejny's Minnesota State Arts Board artist grant. Join Annie Hejny, former artist-in-residence, for a week of art and nature-inspired winter activities. Annie is returning to share new creative and outdoor practices…
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