Pottery Sampler with Sandy Fabian Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saruday September 11, 9am-12pm (1 session) This is the perfect class for your first time exploring the pottery wheel! Get a feel for working with clay as you create a very simple vessel, with the full guidance of your instructor every step of …

Intro to Wood Carving with a Micromotor – Flexshaft with Ellen Starr Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday September 11, 1-4pm Ages 14+  Be the one of the first at the Paramount to explore a variety wood carving techniques using a micro carver, in this class new to the Paramount Studios! Wood artist …

Clay Cohort: Create Pottery for the Gas Kiln  with Megan Jorgenson & JD Jorgenson Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level throwing techniques discussed in class, prior experience is required. (Must be able to center clay and throw basic cylinders) Every Other Monday, September 13-January 10, 6-8:30pm (9 sessions) Ages 14+ Explore a variety of forms …

Intro to Pottery with Ken Ferber Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesdays September 14-October 12, 6-8:30pm  (no class Oct 5, 4 sessions) Ages 14+ Experience the exciting world of pottery in this introductory course, perfect for those new to clay and people looking for a refresher! This class will focus specifically on throwing …

Artwork Photo Session with Carol Weiler Wednesday, Sept 16 4-7pm Have your artwork professionally photographed at a very reasonable rate! For $50.00 you will have 30 minutes with local photographer Carol Weiler, who will take high-quality images of your work, which can be used for cataloging, submission of grants, or for your personal use.

Decorating a Gourd Birdhouse  with Tanya Allen Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Sat Sept 18, 1-4pm Ages 14+ Join us for this Paramount first and see gourds in a whole new light, as you learn the fundamentals of gourd art and sculpture! Decorate a gourd, prepared and precut in the shape of a birdhouse, …

Take Photos with Your Phone With Anthony Hall Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed! Tuesdays September 21-October 5, 6-8pm (3 sessions) *Please note that this is a virtual class, offered through Zoom Ages 14+  This class will give you a better grasp of your camera phone and the skills to make successful images. We …

Introduction to Handbuilding  with Megan Jorgenson Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesdays September 22-October 13, 6-8:30pm (4 sessions) Ages 14+ Discover the possibilities in working with clay off the pottery wheel! Learn how to use the slab roller to slump, drape, and carve clay, as well as creating texture and surface design. Materials …

Color & Design in Watercolor with Lisa Fertig *General Admission registrations begin August 15, members of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists should contact Sandra Theis to pre-register   Dates/Times: September 23-25, 2021 Morning session 9:30-12:30 (Doors will open at 9am) Lunch 12:30-1:30 Afternoon session 1:30-4:30 Ages 14+ *Presented in collaboration with the Central Minnesota Watercolorists Join us for a spectacular …

Weaving Sampler  with Jeri Olson McCoy Tuition: $35.00 Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Thursday September 23, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+  Learn the step-by-step basics of weaving as you create a simple but beautiful table square! Choose your colors and discover how fun and rewarding designing your own fiber art piece is! All …