Roseville Area Schools Community Education

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Abstract Art that is fun and Colorful? Alcohol Ink (AI) is a new painting technique that just screams ABSTRACT. First, you will create an outline of a vase in any shape you want. Then you will use AI ink with your choice of colors to fill in the vase. Use your imagination! Then you will create the funky flowers by putting down drop of any AI color and blowing it out with an airbrush. You will be laughing at how the different color combination create a unique look. Best part – if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with ISO alcohol. You will use markers to create stems and leaves. Once your flower picture is complete, you can make a second picture or play on your own. Your instructor will have ideas. $15 supply fee payable to instructor the night of class. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

In this class we will be creating 25 all occasion cards, featuring five unique designs with five cards each. All tools and materials, including envelopes, will be provided. You’ll create 25 beautiful cards suitable for various occasions such as sympathy, gratitude, birthdays, expressions of care, or customizable blank cards for your personal sentiments. Participants will need to bring their own adhesive, or I will have some to purchase on the night of class. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Learn how to paint the perfect woodland scene, featuring birch trees and accompanying leaves, using a few simple techniques and materials. You will be guided, step-by step, through the painting process and be introduced to the art terms and techniques related to this project. Friends and family will be impressed by everything you learn, and create in this one-time nature-themed workshop! Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Choose from a loon or a cardinal and learn how to carve, ink, and print with your very own block. Turn your print into a card or hang it in your favorite room. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

The foundation for a successful artwork is a good drawing. In this class the students will explore the principals of transforming three dimensional objects into two dimensional shapes. We will also explore the art of shading, perspective and other drawing systems. Please see supply list for class below. Number two pencil or comparable art pencil of soft lead Pad of drawing paper, or sketch book Kneaded erasers Ruler (wood or metal) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Add a warm glow to the holiday season with pretty, felted luminarias. Learn traditional wet felting techniques using wool and a little soapy water. Add texture and other design elements using a variety of natural materials. Your luminarias are the perfect accent for the mantle, dinner table, or any spot that needs a little soft illumination. $30 materials fee, payable to instructor, includes all fibers and supplies for 2 luminarias. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, sharp scissors and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Glass mosaic sounds like a fancy, difficult art form however in this class, you will learn how it can be fun, and easy while creating a tabletop or sign! Look through the idea book, browse the patterns and stencils, and choose from dozens of colors of precut glass. The first evening will involve homework and we will grout the second evening. Sign ideas include Welcome, house number, last name, state of MN. An additional material fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class. The table is 16”x16” and 16” tall and is $75 each. Signs vary in size and are $16-40 each. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Discover the art of basket weaving in this engaging class, perfect for beginners. Walk away with your very own completed basket, a timeless piece you'll cherish for years. Crafted with two sizes of natural spokes, the round basket features warm tobacco brown weaving complemented by a striking harvest gold band. Rows of natural twining add intricate detail, making each creation unique. Finished dimensions measure 9" wide and 6" tall. A material fee of $28 is payable to the instructor. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Are you interested in learning a new hobby? Come and join the holiday fun! Make your own crafted holiday soaps and surprise for friends and family with some special holiday gifts! You will learn the cold making process. All of the materials will be supplied by instructor. At the end of class, you will have a completely holiday handmade batch of 6-8 bars of soap to use as gifts or for yourself! The soaps will take 4-6 weeks to “cure” and will be ready just in time for holiday gifts! $15.00 will be paid directly to the instructor for supplies. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

This class is great for beginners with or without any experience! The student will learn safety fundamentals, tool and torch usage, solid rod welding and gathering, color application, shaping, and more. Students will be able to create small trinkets, marbles, paper weights, plant rods, or anything else that can be thought of with the skills learned. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Enjoy a blast from the past with the once-again- popular art form, macrame. A fixture of every 1970s home, macrame is making a comeback on the contemporary art scene. In this project, you will learn a variety of knot-tying techniques to create a unique macrame project perfect for any home. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Taking inspiration from the natural surroundings or images of plants and wildlife, participants will create their own 3D wire form by bending and shaping metal wire. Finished projects will consist of 3D shaped wire mounted on a base, culminating in a uniquely organic sculpture you will be proud to share with your family and friends. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Have you felt intimidated or scared to sew with knit fabrics? Or been frustrated when you’ve tried? We’ll demystify knits and eliminate frustrations and sew a garment of your choice in class that you’ll wear with pride. Students should be comfortable with machine sewing and familiar working with and reading patterns. Week 1, bring sewing machine and basic supplies. Week 2-6, bring sewing machine, supplies, and project materials. Int Apparel Sewing Supply List: Sewing machine in good working order with bobbin -must have zigzag stitch function Knit fabric to practice on and test stitches (can be yardage, fabric scraps, an old t-shirt, etc) One package assorted size Ballpoint needles Thread Scissors Pins Ruler or seam gauge Tape measure Fabric marking pen or pencil Seam ripper Please budget $25-$50 for pattern, fabric, and notions for your class project - selections will be made after first class. Cost will vary with project choice. Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

If you have some experience with watercolor, join this class to develop your skills. Please note that this is not a beginner class. Some skills you should have before taking this class are knowing the wetness and dryness of the media, how to mix basic colors, and understanding basic perspective principals. You will learn techniques, see demonstrations, receive guided instruction, and participate in a class critique. Each week we will work on a different topic. Purchase a copy of John Shaw and Ferdinand Petrie's "The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor" prior to class. Materials Needed: Pad of 140 lb watercolor paper 11x15 (this can be Strathmore or Arches - avoid Canson paper - do not get a block of paper, this is too expensive) Board to put them on 1 multi-compartment palette or tray 1 roll of better quality paper towels 1 #2 pencil 1 art gum eraser 1 roll of masking tape 1 bottle mask-off any color 1 lightweight pair of scissors 1 ruler at least 18 inches long Graphite copy paper 1 set of good quality tube-style watercolors. Set should include a crimson red (naphthol or alizarin), cadmium red light, ultramarine, cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, raw sienna, purple or violet, sap green or olive green, payne's grey, and cerulean blue. Some colors may need to be purchased separately. Brushes - Size 10 and 12 round brush, 1 flat brush size 1/4" or 1/2" wide, and 1 large brush 3/4" or wider A cup for water Optional: a small misting bottle (an old hairspray bottle works well) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.