Roseville Area Schools Community Education

Do you have a special Valentine? Make them their custom heart using Alcohol Inks and doodles. You will first create the heart using various colors of Alcohol Ink. Don’t worry, the heart does not have to be perfect, it will continue to take on its own personality when you cover it with doodles. Let your imagination go wild. There will be time to make two 5” x 7” hearts. Come and enjoy the fun! Note: This class does use Isopropyl Alcohol Supply fee payable to instructor the night of class: $10

Explore the wonder of watercolor painting by learning fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. This course is intended for the novice to beginner; you do not need prior experience to enroll in this class. There will be a set curriculum to help you understand and feel comfortable as you discover your artistic journey using watercolors. This 5 session course will begin with a few painting exercises and finish with two completed paintings. Supply list can be found here. Course Objective: Plan to experiment and explore the traditional water color painting techniques – In this case we will be studying the personality of watercolor. What makes the watercolor do what it wants to do? This class is for the first time painter or someone who has tried watercolor before but would like to get a better understanding of how it works. Our goal is to have at least one excellent painting by the end of the session. Plan to have group critiques and discussions throughout the session. Please come prepared to discuss: Your level of experience: Novice, Beginner, etc., what art is for you, what makes a good painting, why you want to be a painter, your interest, hobbies, and just all around conversations. Our first day: We will have brief introductions to include: a discussion about the questions above, why is it called watercolor and not colored water? Getting ready to paint, and dabbling in a few watercolor painting exercises. Please bring materials with you as stated above in the supply list.

This class is an extension of Beginning Watercolor I. In this class you will continue with beginning watercolor exercises that were learned in the Beginning I class. You can expect to complete 3-4 paintings. This class is open to any student that has taken the first beginning class from me and anyone who has a basic/general knowledge of watercolor painting. Supply list can be found here. Course Objective: Plan to experiment and explore the next level of traditional water color painting techniques – In this cases we will be continuing with the lessons from Beginning I class. This class is meant for those who have experience in watercolor painting. Our goal is to have at least 3 excellent paintings by the end of the session. Plan to have at least one group critique about mid way through the session. Please come prepared to discuss: what art is for you, what makes a good painting, why you want to be a painter, your interest, hobbies, and just all around conversations. Our first day: We will have brief introductions to include a discussion about our artistic styles. We will discuss what subjects we would like to paint, what specific painting style you would like to explore and other great insights that may arise.

Instructor Jay Rupp prefers to paint with people who have no experience painting, don't want to paint, and who can't draw a stick figure. If you are one of the “anti-artist” types, you will have the most fun and be the most amazed! If your painting turns out really nice, (as I am sure it will) you may want to paint more paintings similar to your original masterpiece. If you are an experienced artist, welcome. There is always much to learn. The “Joy of Painting” may be the highlight of your year! The painting will be in oil which is quite easy to work with. I will supply all the materials that you will need including paints, 16X20 inch canvas and painting supplies. Your painting will be ready for you to frame and put on your wall at home when you finish. (The Oil painting will take 4 weeks to dry but can still be put into the frame of your choice and hung immediately on your favorite wall). Frames will be available at the class.

Instructor Jay Rupp prefers to paint with people who have no experience painting, don't want to paint, and who can't draw a stick figure. If you are one of the “anti-artist” types, you will have the most fun and be the most amazed! If your painting turns out really nice, (as I am sure it will) you may want to paint more paintings similar to your original masterpiece. If you are an experienced artist, welcome. There is always much to learn. The “Joy of Painting” may be the highlight of your year! The painting will be in oil which is quite easy to work with. I will supply all the materials that you will need including paints, 16X20 inch canvas and painting supplies. Your painting will be ready for you to frame and put on your wall at home when you finish. (The Oil painting will take 4 weeks to dry but can still be put into the frame of your choice and hung immediately on your favorite wall). Frames will be available at the class.

Come build your very own ceramic fairy door! We use imagination and clay to create one or more fairy doors to display as you please. Come only with your apron and imagination; clay, underglaze and tools will be provided for an evening of clayworks and fun. Pots and Whatnots will fire your pieces in their kiln, you will pick up when complete (about 2 weeks after class ends).

Learn the basics of creating handbuilt pottery. This class is designed for the beginners as well as individuals who which to continue developing their skills. Each class will include a demonstration and independent work time. The instructor will assist you in developing basic hand building skills as well as advanced techniques. Participants will learn how to create slab forms, pinch pots, coil pots, and more. This is a great class to learn at your own pace and have fun. Supply fee of $20 payable to the instructor.

Do you feel the need to get your hands into clay but just don't have the space or time? Come join us for a two session ceramics handbuilding class. The first session will focus on building your piece, the second session will focus on adding glaze. Come only with your apron and imagination; clay, underglaze and tools will be provided for an evening of clayworks and fun. Pots and Whatnots will fire your pieces in their kiln, you will pick up when complete.

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.

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 table top or sign! Look through the idea book, browse the patterns and stencils, and choose from dozens of colors of precut glass. The first night is designing your project and start gluing the glass, you will have some homework. The second night is grouting and learning about supplies and mosaic. Sign ideas include Welcome, house number, last name, state of MN. Tables are 16”x16” and 16” tall. Signs vary in size. Supply fee of $16-40 (signs) and $70 (table) payable to instructor.

Join me in class where we will be making 25 hand-stamped All Occasion cards (5 cards of 5 designs)! These designs may include birthday (male, female or child), thank you, sympathy or blank. Included with class will be all material to make 25 cards, plus envelopes. I will provide tools, stamps and ink for you to complete your cards. Students should bring your own adhesive/glue or I will have some available for you to purchase the night of class.

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.

Realize your true artistic abilities by learning how to create linocuts. With all forms of printmaking, it’s easy to print one image multiple times, with each print varying just slightly in appearance. By caving images into a linoleum block, you will carve out your place in the world of printmaking, rising to the ranks of other great print artists.

Origami is a popular art of folding paper in Aisa, especially in Japan and China. This fun activity is a great way to express your creativity all while improving your hand and brain coordination. Come join us to relax and socialize with this Asian art!

Every year the Minnesota State Fair showcases seed mosaics created by artists all over the state. In our seed mosaic workshop, participants will continue this great tradition by creating their own works of seed art. Participants will learn about the history and techniques of mosaic art and create a design of their own. Once completed, participants will share their designs with their fellow seed artists and share this Minnesotan art form with their family and friends!

Build on your sewing skills and learn how to read and use a pattern to create a garment of your choice in class. Classes consist of group instruction and demonstrations to further explore terms, techniques, and materials as well as time to work on your own project with instructor guidance. Week 1, bring sewing machine and basic supplies.Week 2, students will meet at a local fabric store. Week 3-6, bring sewing machine, supplies, and project materials. Students should be comfortable threading and using their sewing machine. *Under age 18 must be enrolled with an adult. Supplies Needed: sewing machine in good working order with bobbin standard/universal needles thread scissors tape measure pins ruler/ seam gauge seam ripper fabric marking pen or pencil project materials - please budget $25-$50 for pattern, fabric, and notions for your class project. Cost will vary with project choice.

Develop and improve your sewing skills while working on a project of your choice. Students who have completed the Introduction, Beginning, or Intermediate sewing classes will receive instructor support, guidance, and extra help with challenging techniques, pattern instructions, or finishing an already started project. Continuing Sewing Supply List: Sewing machine in good working order with bobbin Machine needles Thread Scissors Pins Ruler or seam gauge Tape measure Fabric marking pen or pencil Seam ripper Project materials