St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

Join artist Charlene Lundberg in creating your original canvas painting masterpiece. The October 23rd class features a festive saw-whet owl on a snowy branch while the December 11th class features an Australian Cardinal perched on Birch tree. Come explore your creative side, no experience necessary. Tuition includes materials. Enter door 1.

NEW! Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game that has shaped popular culture for over 50 years! Finally come be a part of this phenomenon and explore the exciting world of Granite Crossing, a unique setting crafted by our seasoned Game Master herself. Designed for beginners, these sessions will focus on the fundamentals of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition. Players are encouraged to embody the spirit of heroes, fostering an environment of good sportsmanship and positivity. All players will leave with a set of dice and dice bag. About the instructor: Dawn Marinaro is a board game professional and a seasoned Game Master with over 20 years of experience in teaching new players the art of role-playing games. February 21: participants will choose from pre-made characters and get straight into the action. March 21: participants will have the opportunity to create their own characters if desired before heading out on their journey. Come ready to embark on epic adventures and forge unforgettable memories! Enter Door 1.

NEW! Cricut is an electronic cutting machine used to personalize and create crafts from materials like paper, vinyl, and fabric. With over six years of Cricut experience, instructor Sheri Layne-Laramie will guide participants through its many creative applications and help everyone gain confidence using the Cricut's free Design Space software. In the final class, participants will enjoy hands-on practice with a Cricut machine, and create a small personalized project to take home. Participants should bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone with Designspace installed. Enter door 1.

NEW! Participants will make a beautiful stained glass lampshade from available patterns using the copper foil method. Previous stained glass experience is required. Bring to class: Your own tools and supplies. All tools and supplies are available on site for purchase at a discount for students. Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and creativity!

NEW! You'll create a beautiful 5” x 7” masterpiece of fused glass art using pieces of colorful glass and the high heat of a kiln. Tuition includes the glass base for the selected scrap glass, patterns, cutting tools, and kiln firing. No experience necessary.

Over the last twenty years, modern board games have exploded in popularity and cultural significance. Join board game professional, Dawn Marinaro, who has been teaching games for over 20 years, and learn to play some of the best modern board games. Leave behind the likes of Monopoly, Life, and Risk and enter a whole new landscape of creative, interactive, and fun modern games that will be a hit at your next gathering with friends and family. January 20th's session will feature 5-Minute Mystery, Quacks of Quedlenberg, and Space Base. March 24th's session will feature Curios, Cascadia, and Wandering Towers. Enter Door 1.

Do you want to learn how to play guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, or ukulele? Led by Steve Cekalla's Guitar and Music School, these professionally-led group lessons are matched to your skill level. You’ll receive three virtual 30-minute group lessons that is fun for beginners, or a more technique and theory-focused for those with instrument experience. Bring to class: your own instrument. A limited number of guitars are available if requested prior to the start of classes. Contact information to schedule classes will be given at the time of registration.

Do you want to learn how to play either the guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, or ukulele? Led by Steve Cekalla's Guitar and Music School, these group lessons are matched to your skill level. You’ll receive three virtual 30-minute group lessons that is fun for beginners, or a more technique and theory-focused for those with instrument experience. Bring to class: your own instrument. A limited number of guitars are available if requested prior to the start of classes. Contact information to schedule classes will be given at the time of registration.

Learn the art of needle-felting by creating a beautiful, handmade, one-of-a-kind landscape using wool and barbed needles. Beginners or those with previous experience are welcome. Bring to class: a reference photo for inspiration or pick from photos provided in class. Enter door 1.

Barn quilts tell stories of families, farms, historical events, and communities, and painting them has become a popular and rewarding artistic experience. Instructor Cynthia Buchholz will guide you through the process from start to finish to create a barn quilt that represents your creativity. With a weather proof 2' x 2' aluminum composite panel, over 60 high quality paints and all other materials provided, you will leave with your own masterpiece ready to hang and be admired at your home, outbuilding, or business. A $60.00 supplies fee is due at the beginning of class payable to the instructor and includes all materials needed. No experience is necessary. Enter door 1.