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The Studios Are Closed the following dates:

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December 25th

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VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS

The Paramount Visual Arts Studios offer a creative environment for the community to interface with the visual arts. As a community resource, we nurture a love of the arts, welcoming the beginning student through experienced artist in our newly renovated studio for hands-on arts education. We have a great selection of art classes and newly updated studios available to community members at all experience levels. Explore the opportunities listed below and join us for your own art adventure!

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Class List

Memoirs: One Story at a Time


January 19, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Memoirs: One Story at a Time  with Lisa Meyers McClinick Experience Level: Intermediate: Some Prior Memoir Writing Experience Preferred Mondays January 19-March 2, 6-8:00pm (No Class February 16, 6 sessions total) Ages…


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Afternoon Memoirs: One Story at a Time


January 20, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm


Memoirs: One Story at a Time  with Lisa Meyers McClinick Experience Level: Intermediate: Some Prior Memoir Writing Experience Preferred Tuesday January 20-February 10, 1-3:30pm (4 sessions total) Ages 18+ (Please contact us…


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An Introduction to Watercolors!


January 24, 2026 - February 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm


Abstract Watercolors with Anita Hendrickx Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday January 24, 10am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)  Designed…


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Pottery Sampler


January 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Pottery Sampler  with Christine Condon Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday January 24, 10am-12:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested…


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Make a Charcuterie Board or Cheese Slicer


January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Make a Charcuterie Board or Cheese Slicer with Andrew Cockcroft Monday January 26, 6-9pm (1 session) Experience Level: No prior experience required Ages 18+ In this course you will take a raw…


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Pottery Cohort


January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Pottery Cohort: Create Pottery for the Gas Kiln with Dave Glenn Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level throwing techniques discussed in class, prior experience is required. (Must be able to center clay…


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Intro to Needle Felting


January 27, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Introduction to Needle Felting: Snowmanwith Donna Jarve Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience requiredTuesday January 27, 6-9pm (1 sessions)  Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Art Club Jan 27, 6-8pm


January 27, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Art Club  Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, January 27, 6-8pmLocation: Paramount Center for the ArtsTuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required. Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit 913 West…


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Afternoon Pottery Cohort


January 28, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm


Afternoon Pottery Cohort: Create Pottery for the Gas Kiln with Dave Glenn Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level throwing techniques discussed in class, prior experience is required. (Must be able to center…


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Travel Journaling Workshop


January 31, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Travel Journaling Workshop: Creating a Visual Journey with Lisa Meyers McClintick Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday January 31 10am-3pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if…


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Intro to Pottery


January 31, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Introduction to Pottery  with Ken Ferber Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturdays January 31-February 28, 2025, 10am-12:30pm (No class February 21, 4 sessions total) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at…


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Handbuilding Cohort


February 3, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Handbuilding Cohort with Kevin Eldstrom, Linda Schmidt, and Laurie Yourk Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level Handbuilding techniques discussed in class, prior experience is required. Every Other Tuesday, February 3-May 26, 2026,…


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Create a Wine Gift Box


February 3, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Create a Wine Gift Box  with Don Peterson February 3 & 4 6-9pm (2 sessions total) Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have…


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Create a Beautiful Mosaic Lantern


February 6, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Decorating a Glass Mosaic Lantern with Jenny Evens & Ruth Ross Hansen  Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Friday February 6, 5-8pm & Saturday February 7, 9am-3:30pm) (2 sessions) Ages 18+…


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Intro to Calligraphy


February 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Intro to Basic Calligraphy with Anita Hendrickx Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday February 7, 10am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger…


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Fused Glass Jewelry


February 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Fused Glass Jewelry with Kristina Oregon Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday February 9, 6-8:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)…


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Fused Glass Birds


February 16, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Fused Glass Birds with Beatriz Lauer & Kristina Oregon Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday February 16, 6-8:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student…


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Fundamentals of Drawing


February 21, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm


Fundamentals of Drawing  with Suzann Beck Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday February 21, 9am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Intro to the Lathe and Turning Tools


February 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Intro to the Lathe and Turning Tools with Tyler Smith Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday February 24, 6-8pm, (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have…


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Quilt to Art


February 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience recommended Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) Every Other Tuesday, February 24-March 24, 6-8:30pm (3 sessions) Details and…


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Art Club Feb 24, 6-8pm


February 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Art Club  Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, February 24, 6-8pmLocation: Paramount Center for the ArtsTuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required. Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit 913 West…


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Intro to Woodcarving


February 28, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Introduction to Wood Carving with Ken Ramler Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday February 28, 9am-Noon (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested…


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Abstract Watercolors!


February 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm


Abstract Watercolors with Anita HendrickxExperience Level: Beginner, no prior experience neededSaturday February 28, 10am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)  Unleash your imagination…


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Intro to Woodturning: Turning Pens on the Lathe


March 3, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Intro to Woodturning: Turning Pens on the Lathe with Guy Schaefer Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Tuesday March 3, 6-9pm (1 Session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you…


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Pottery Sampler


March 4, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Pottery Sampler  with Christine Condon Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesday March 4, 6-8:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested…


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Introduction to Marquetry


March 6, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Introduction to Marquetry Don Peterson Experience Level: Introductory, No prior experience needed Friday March 6, 6-9pm, Saturday March 7, 9am-4pm, & Sunday March 8, 9am-12pm (3 sessions) Ages 18+  Marquetry is a…


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Fused Glass Tabletop Sun Catcher


March 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Fused Glass Tabletop Sun Catcher  with Ruth Ross Hansen Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday March 7, 10am-3pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger…


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Pysanky: Traditional Ukrainian Egg Dyeing


March 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Pysanky: Traditional Ukrainian Egg Dyeing with Laurie Yourk Experience Level: Beginner; no prior experience required Saturday March 7, 10am-3pm (1 session)   Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger…


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Beyond the Basics of Turning: Turning a Mushroom on a Lathe


March 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Beyond the Basics of Turning: Turning a Mushroom on a Lathe with John Menning Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed Monday March 9, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us…


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Ceramic Flowers for the Garden!


March 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Ceramic Flowers for the Garden! with Laurie Yourk Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Every Other Tuesday March 10-April 7, 6-8pm (3 Class Sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org…


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Intro to Lapidary: The Art of Working with Stones


March 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Intro to Lapidary: The Art of Working with Stones with Jim Magnuson Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesdays March 10-April 14, 6-8:00pm (6 sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if…


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Intro to Pottery


March 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Introduction to Pottery  with Kevin Eldstrom Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesdays March 11-April 8, 10am-12:30pm (No class April 1, 4 sessions total) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org…


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Beyond the Basics of Pottery


March 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Beyond the Basics of Pottery  with Ken Ferber Experience Level: Some prior experience preferred, must be able center and throw a basic cylinder) Saturday March 14-April 11, 10am-12:30 (No Class April 4,…


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Copperplate Calligraphy


March 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm


Copperplate Calligraphy with Anita Hendrickx Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday March 14, 10am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested…


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Intro to Pottery


March 17, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm


Intro to Pottery  with Sandy Fabian Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesdays March 17-April 14, 6-8:30pm (No class April 7, 4 sessions total) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you…


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Petals in Pastels: Exploring Florals using Soft Pastels


March 21, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm


Petals in Pastels: Exploring Florals using Soft Pastels with Suzann Beck Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday March 21, 9am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have…


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Art Club Mar 24, 6-8pm


March 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Art Club  Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24, 6-8pmLocation: Paramount Center for the ArtsTuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required. Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit 913 West…


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Intro to Turning Bowls on the Lathe


March 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Intro to Turning Basic Bowls on the Lathe  with Tyler Smith Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday March 24, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have…


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Make a Beautiful Kumiko Panel


March 25, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Make a Beautiful Kumiko Panel with Wayne Peterson Wednesday March 25 & Thursday March 26, 9am-4pm (2 sessions) Experience Level: No prior experience required Ages 18+ Join us for a hands-on exploration…


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Carve a Beautiful Stylized Eagle Head


March 28, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Carve a Beautiful Stylized Eagle Head  with Bob Lawrence Experience Required: Some prior experience recommended Saturday March 28, 9am-4pm (One Session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Create a Fused Glass Garden Stake Sec 1


March 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Fused Glass Garden Stake Sec 1 with Ruth Ross Hansen Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday March 28, 10am-3pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a…


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Exploring Ceramic Surface Techniques


March 30, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Exploring Ceramic Surface Techniques with Amanda Hansen Experience Level: Some introductory experience recommended, as this class will focus on decorating thrown vessels rather than creating the vessels. Every Other Wednesday, March 30-April…


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Ceramic Jewelry


March 31, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Ceramic Jewelry with Sandy Fabian Experience Level: No prior experience is required  Tues March 31, 6-8:30pm (1 session total) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Creating with Stained Glass


April 6, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Creating with Stained Glass  with Kristina Oregon Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Mondays April 6-April 20, 6-8:30pm (3 sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student…


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Wet Felting Unique Wool Vessels


April 7, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Wet Felting Unique Wool Vessels with Joe MuehlbauerExperience Level: Beginner, no prior experience requiredTuesday April 7, 6-8:30pm (1 sessions)  Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Intro to Handbuilding


April 8, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Introduction to Handbuilding with Linda Schmidt Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience neededWednesdays April 8-May 6, 6-8:30pm (No Class April 29, Total of 4 sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you…


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Making Beads with Amazing Polymer Clay


April 13, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Making Polymer Clay Bead Jewelry with Shelby Teal Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday April 13, 6-8pm & Tuesday April 14, 6-7pm (2 sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if…


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Intro to Watercolors: The Basics of Landscapes


April 15, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Intro to Watercolors: The Basics of Landscapes with Elly Van DiestExperience Level: Beginner, no previous experience needed! Wednesdays,  April 15-May 6, 6-8:30pm (4 sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger…


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Turning Lidded Boxes on a Lathe


April 21, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Turning Lidded Boxes on a Lathe with Guy Schafer Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed Tuesday April 21, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger…


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Pottery Sampler


April 21, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Pottery Sampler  with Christine Condon Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tues April 21, 6am-8:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested…


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Art Appreciation Class with Lynn Metcalf


April 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Art Appreciation Class: 20th Century Art  with Lynn Metcalf Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed * Date Change from Catalog, New Dates: Wednesdays April 22-April 29, 10am-Noon (2 sessions) Ages 18+…


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Make a 12 Piece Radial Book-Matched Veneer Panel


April 25, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Make a 12 Piece Radial Book-Matched Veneer Panel with Steve Schwartz Experience Level: Some Prior Experience Recommended Saturday April 25 & Sunday April 26, 9am-4pm (2 sessions) Ages 18+  Have you ever…


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Drawing Faces


April 25, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm


Drawing Faces  with Suzann Beck Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday April 25, 9am-3:30pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)…


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Swedish Dalmaning Painting


April 25, 2026 - May 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Swedish Dalmaning Painting with Patti Goke Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday April 25, 10am-4pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Create a Fused Glass Garden Stake Sec 2


April 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Fused Glass Garden Stake Sec 2 with Ruth Ross Hansen Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday April 25, 10am-3pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a…


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Intro to Woodturning


April 27, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Intro to the Art of Woodturning with Tyler Smith Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday April 27-Wednesday April 29, 6-8pm (3 sessions) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have…


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Art Club Apr 28, 6-8pm


April 28, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Art Club  Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 6-8pmLocation: Paramount Center for the ArtsTuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required. Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit 913 West…


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Intro to Printmaking


May 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Intro to Printmaking with Amy Holweger Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday May 2, 10am-3pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in…


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Rosemaling Plates


May 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Rosemaling Plates with Patti Goke Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday May 16, 10am-4pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) …


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Glass Mosaic Jewelry


May 19, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Glass Mosaic Jewelry with Terri Hess Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday May 19, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested…


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Art Club May 26, 6-8pm


May 26, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Art Club  Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26, 6-8pmLocation: Paramount Center for the ArtsTuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required. Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit 913 West…


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