St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

NEW! This canvas class is geared for the young artist who has painted before and feels comfortable with more advanced skills like shading and fine brush skills. The instructor will show several options for adding and mixing color, plus adding textures and designs. Your child will be guided through the paint process but can make their own artistic decisions with their canvas. Prior painting experience preferred. Class limit: 12.

NEW! You and your child will love painting together! We'll use a variety of unusual tools and materials to create patterns, textures and designs. Each child will create a canvas painted from the heart. Class fee includes a single project, please register one person per project you would like to create as caregivers can paint a project alongside their child. Class limit: 20.

NEW! Sign your child up for some summertime fun creating art! Art can relieve stress, encourage creative thinking, help kids express themselves and improve their coordination. Your child will make a variety of art projects including a river rock hot pad, memory wire bracelets, art trading cards, a mosaic bird bath and more. Bring to class: nut-free snack and a beverage each day. Have your child dress in clothes that can get messy! Class limit: 15. Enter door 7.

NEW! At this creative class, your child will focus on using a variety of tools to cut, decorate and paint a unique project. Class fee includes instruction and a single project. Please register one person per project that you would like to create - caregivers can create a project alongside their child. Projects will be fired and ready for pick up in about two to three weeks. Class limit: 20.

NEW! Work together with your child to create a planter pot with clay. Your child can use their imagination and add details and designs uniquely their own. No prior clay experience is necessary. Tools and supplies are provided. Class limit: 20.

NEW! Help your child make a special plate for a favorite sandwich or any favorite food. The instructor will offer design ideas or participants can create their very own plate using a design of their choice. Class fee includes a single project. Please register one person per project that you would like to create - caregivers can create a project alongside their child. Projects will be fired and ready for pick up in about two to three weeks. Class limit: 20.

Your child will learn basic techniques of using watercolor and applying it to creating colorful botanical pictures. They'll practice shading and moving the paint plus learn how to draw flowers in pencil and ink. Class includes guided creative time to create watercolor masterpieces. Your child will be provided with a 36-color watercolor set and a brush to use during class and for take home to continue their work. Class limit: 12. Enter door 1.

NEW! Let’s celebrate National Ice Cream month and kick off the summer with a fun and creative project to do together! Your child will create a unique and colorful ice cream bowl using a variety of fun design tools. Class fee includes instruction and a single project. Please register one person per project that you would like to create - caregivers can create a project alongside their child. Class limit: 20.