STUDIO A
Classes for Adults and Youth
A full menu of art classes for youth, adults and families are offered in-person at the ArtScraps Store, at 1459 St. Clair Avenue, St Paul, MN 55105.
All art materials are provided and included in the cost of tuition.
So don’t wait- get those creative juices flowing and register for classes now!
Winter & Spring Classes
FREE
Poetry Nights
Saturdays at 7pm
Come celebrate spring at ArtScraps with an evening of art, poetry, and light refreshments. Curated by Patrick Cabello Hansel, author of The Devouring Land and Quitting Time. Patrick has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was part of the Mentor Series for the Loft Literary Center
March 16, 2024 • Returning or Coming Home
April 20, 2024 • For the Beauty of the Earth
May 18, 2024 • May We Imagine
ART FROM THE HEART
Mother’s Day Cards
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10 am-Noon
Let your creativity shine through and make a greeting card, a cherished gift for someone special, right in time for Mother’s Day, or any other occasion. Join visual artist and poet Marie Olofsdotter and learn how to make a pop-up card, a card with unique folds, and more. Add a tiny envelope with a secret message. Learn how to collage and embellish your card in a multitude of ways. As a finishing touch, create a personal message, a one line poem. All the materials are provided.
Tuition: $49 • Deadline: April 27, 2024
Line, Sound, Meter, and Voice:
Poems as Beautiful Songs
In this workshop we will explore craft elements that lead to beautiful, meaningful poems. Grounded in nature poetry and nature themes, in this fellowship we will study the poetic line, sound and meter in poetry, and how our individual voices shape the work we make. Each week we’ll read together, write together, and share ideas together. The class runs for four weeks on Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning May 6th. Taught by nationally renowned poet Michael Kleber-Diggs.
Class dates: May 6, 13, 20 & June 3 • $100
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
Wooly Wabbits
Saturday, March 16, 2024
10 am-Noon
Work with artist Gustavo Boada to learn the technique of dry needle felting as you create your favorite symbol of spring: a baby chick, bunny rabbit, robin, or easter egg! Use felting tools and colorful roving to create your own wooly wonder. All materials provided.
Tuition: $49 • Deadline: March 9, 2024
SWEET TREAT
Embroider a Heart-shaped Candy Pouch
Sat., February 3 2024
10 am-Noon
Create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special in your life! In this class, artist Tara Fahey will teach you three easy embroidery stitches. Then choose from a variety of colorful buttons, felt, and ribbon, to fashion a unique heart-shaped pouch for treats for your loved one. All materials provided.
Tuition: $49 • Deadline: January 27, 2024
FREE FOR FAMILIES
Make a Wearable ArtCar!
Saturday, February 3, 2024
1:30-3 pm
Make a wearable art car, spaceship, or rocket, and participate in the World’s Only Wearable Art Contraption Parade at the Art Shanties on Feb. 10 at Lake Harriet! Bring a big enough box to wear, and your imagination. ArtStart artist Tara Fahey will provide assistance in dreaming up your design, and some supplies. Supplement additional doodads from the ArtScraps store with a 10% discount for participants.
Tuition: FREE • Deadline: January 27, 2024
You have a wide variety to choose from:
• Basic Art Skills Classes
(drawing/painting, clay, sculpting, etc.)
• Artful Reuse Classes
•Cultural Arts Classes
• Creative Writing and Dance classes
• Special Cultural Arts Camps
• Super Scrapper Saturdays
• Birthday Parties for Youth and Adults
• Start with the Arts Pre-school